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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable bate
  • 6 letters
Syllables
de-bate: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-BATE.
Pronunciation
/dəˈbeɪt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as de-bate.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide debate into syllables?

debate divides as de-bate. de-bate: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in debate?

Debate has 2 syllables (de-bate).

Which syllable is stressed in debate?

The stressed syllable in debate is bate. The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-BATE.

How do you pronounce debate?

/dəˈbeɪt/ in American English.