How many syllables in stalemate?
Syllables in stalemate
2
stale·mate
Stalemate has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say stalemate
| Pronunciation | /ˈsteɪlˌmeɪt/ 2 syllables, STALE-mate · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say stalemate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: stale, mate. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with stalemate
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Questions
- How many syllables are in stalemate?
- Stalemate has two syllables.
- How do you divide stalemate into syllables?
- Stalemate divides as stale-mate.
- Which syllable is stressed in stalemate?
- The first syllable (STALE-mate).