What are other 3-syllable words like Delegates?

Other 3-syllable words include: every, another, family, company, different and many more.

How Many Syllables in Delegates?

How many syllables in Delegates?

Delegates has 3 syllables: del-e-gates.

del-e-gates

Syllable breakdown:

del e gates

3 syllables • Primary stress on 1st syllable

Breaking Down Delegates into Syllables?

del-e-gates

The word Delegates has 3 syllables: del-e-gates.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Delegates

A person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference.

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Delegates' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Delegates'?

The word 'Delegates' contains 3 syllables. It is divided as del-e-gates.

How do you divide 'Delegates' into syllables?

The word 'Delegates' can be broken down into 3 syllables:del, e, gates. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Delegates'?

'Delegates' is pronounced as del-e-gates, with primary stress on the 1st syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Delegates divide into syllables

The first syllable 'del' has one vowel (e) and two consonants (d, l). The second syllable 'e' has one vowel (e) and no consonants. The third syllable 'gates' has two vowels (a, e) and three consonants (g, t, s).

Part of Speech - Delegates

Noun

The delegates gathered for the United Nations meeting.

Sentences with Delegates

The delegates from the different countries met to discuss climate change.
The company sent a delegate to attend the conference.
The student council elected a delegate to represent them at the school board meeting.
The union appointed a delegate to negotiate with the management.

Quotes with Delegates

"The difference between a politician and a statesman is that a politician thinks about the next election while the statesman thinks about the next generation." - James Freeman Clarke
"Politics is not a game. It is an earnest business." - Winston Churchill
"The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter." - Winston Churchill

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