How many syllables in pirates?
Syllables in pirates
2
pi·rates
Pirates has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say pirates
| Pronunciation | /ˈpaɪɹəts/ 2 syllables, PI-rates · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say pirates slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pi, rates. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with pirates
- pilots
- violets
- islets
- eyelets
- virus
- riots
- iris
- diets
- climates
- stylus
- tyrants
- antivirus
- privates
- stylists
- aspirants
- desirous
Questions
- How many syllables are in pirates?
- Pirates has two syllables.
- How do you divide pirates into syllables?
- Pirates divides as pi-rates.
- Which syllable is stressed in pirates?
- The first syllable (PI-rates).