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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable lo
  • 6 letters
Syllables
lo-cate: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: LO-cate. Lighter (secondary) stress on cate.
Pronunciation
/ˈloʊˌkeɪt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as lo-cate.

Words that rhyme with locate

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide locate into syllables?

locate divides as lo-cate. lo-cate: 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 locate?

Locate has 2 syllables (lo-cate).

Which syllable is stressed in locate?

The stressed syllable in locate is lo. The 1st syllable is stressed: LO-cate. Lighter (secondary) stress on cate.

How do you pronounce locate?

/ˈloʊˌkeɪt/ in American English.