How many syllables in speculate?
Syllables in speculate
3
spec·u·late
Speculate has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say speculate
| Pronunciation | /ˈspɛkjəˌleɪt/ 3 syllables, SPEC-u-late · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say speculate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: spec, u, late. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with speculate
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Questions
- How many syllables are in speculate?
- Speculate has three syllables.
- How do you divide speculate into syllables?
- Speculate divides as spec-u-late.
- Which syllable is stressed in speculate?
- The first syllable (SPEC-u-late).