How many syllables in alternate?
Syllables in alternate
3
al·ter·nate
Alternate has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say alternate
| Said as /ˈɔltɚnət/ | 3 syllables, AL-ter-nate · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /ˈɔltɚˌneɪt/ | 3 syllables, AL-ter-nate · DUM-da-da |
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say alternate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: al, ter, nate. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in alternate?
- Alternate has three syllables.
- How do you divide alternate into syllables?
- Alternate divides as al-ter-nate.
- Which syllable is stressed in alternate?
- The first syllable (AL-ter-nate).