How many syllables in phosphate?

Syllables in phosphate

2

phos·phate

Phosphate has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say phosphate

Pronunciation/ˈfɑsfeɪt/
2 syllables, PHOS-phate · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say phosphate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: phos, phate. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in phosphate?
Phosphate has two syllables.
How do you divide phosphate into syllables?
Phosphate divides as phos-phate.
Which syllable is stressed in phosphate?
The first syllable (PHOS-phate).

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