How many syllables in imitate?

Syllables in imitate

3

im·i·tate

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

How to say imitate

Pronunciation/ˈɪməˌteɪt/
3 syllables, IM-i-tate · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say imitate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: im, i, tate. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with imitate

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Questions

How many syllables are in imitate?
Imitate has three syllables.
How do you divide imitate into syllables?
Imitate divides as im-i-tate.
Which syllable is stressed in imitate?
The first syllable (IM-i-tate).

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