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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable gate
  • 4 letters
Syllables
gate has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/ɡeɪt/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide gate into syllables?

gate divides as gate. gate has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in gate?

Gate has 1 syllable (gate).

Which syllable is stressed in gate?

The stressed syllable in gate is gate. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce gate?

/ɡeɪt/ in American English.