How many syllables in fortunate?

Syllables in fortunate

3

for·tu·nate

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

How to say fortunate

Said as /ˈfɔɹtʃənət/3 syllables, FOR-tu-nate · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈfɔɹtʃunət/3 syllables, FOR-tu-nate · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say fortunate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: for, tu, nate. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in fortunate?
Fortunate has three syllables.
How do you divide fortunate into syllables?
Fortunate divides as for-tu-nate.
Which syllable is stressed in fortunate?
The first syllable (FOR-tu-nate).

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