Syllables World: Mastering Syllable Identification - How many syllables in Moderates?

How many syllables in Moderates?

moderates has 3 syllables

mod-er-ates

Moderates are people who hold beliefs or opinions that are not extreme.

There are three syllables in 'moderates'. The vowels are 'o', 'e', and 'a'. The consonants are 'm', 'd', 'r', 't', and 's'.

Noun

The moderates in the group tried to find a compromise between the two sides.

Verb

She moderates her tone when speaking to children.

The moderates in the political party want to find a solution that works for everyone.
She moderates her children's internet use to make sure they are safe online.
The teacher acted as a moderator during the class debate.

I am a moderate. I think it is essential that we keep some perspective on this issue.
The moderates will always be caught in the middle between the extremes.
Moderates believe in finding common ground and working together for the greater good.