How many syllables in dedicate?

Syllables in dedicate

3

ded·i·cate

Dedicate has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say dedicate

Pronunciation/ˈdɛdəˌkeɪt/
3 syllables, DED-i-cate · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say dedicate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ded, i, cate. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with dedicate

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Questions

How many syllables are in dedicate?
Dedicate has three syllables.
How do you divide dedicate into syllables?
Dedicate divides as ded-i-cate.
Which syllable is stressed in dedicate?
The first syllable (DED-i-cate).

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