How many syllables in operate?

Syllables in operate

3

op·er·ate

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

How to say operate

Said as /ˈɑpɚˌeɪt/3 syllables, OP-er-ate · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈɔpɚˌeɪt/3 syllables, OP-er-ate · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say operate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: op, er, ate. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in operate?
Operate has three syllables.
How do you divide operate into syllables?
Operate divides as op-er-ate.
Which syllable is stressed in operate?
The first syllable (OP-er-ate).

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