How many syllables in delegated?

Syllables in delegated

4

del·e·gat·ed

Delegated has four syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say delegated

Pronunciation/ˈdɛləˌɡeɪtəd/
4 syllables, DEL-e-gat-ed · DUM-da-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say delegated slowly and listen for each vowel sound: del, e, gat, ed. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with delegated

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Questions

How many syllables are in delegated?
Delegated has four syllables.
How do you divide delegated into syllables?
Delegated divides as del-e-gat-ed.
Which syllable is stressed in delegated?
The first syllable (DEL-e-gat-ed).

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