How do you divide manipulate into syllables?

Manipulate divides as ma-nip-u-late.

Which syllable is stressed in manipulate?

The second syllable (ma-NIP-u-late).

Syllables in manipulate

ma·nip·u·late

Manipulate has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

Pronunciation	/məˈnɪpjəˌleɪt/ 4 syllables, ma-NIP-u-late · da-DUM-da-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

To count it yourself, say manipulate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ma, nip, u, late. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in manipulate?: Manipulate has four syllables.
How do you divide manipulate into syllables?: Manipulate divides as ma-nip-u-late.
Which syllable is stressed in manipulate?: The second syllable (ma-NIP-u-late).