How many syllables in debated?

Syllables in debated

3

de·bat·ed

Debated has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say debated

Pronunciation/dəˈbeɪtɪd/
3 syllables, de-BAT-ed · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say debated slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, bat, ed. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in debated?
Debated has three syllables.
How do you divide debated into syllables?
Debated divides as de-bat-ed.
Which syllable is stressed in debated?
The second syllable (de-BAT-ed).

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