syncopate
verbHow many syllables in syncopate?
There are 3 syllables in the word syncopate.How to pronounce syncopate:
Definition of syncopate:
- syncopate (verb):
- to shorten or produce by syncope
- modify the rhythm by stressing or accenting a weak beat.
Synonyms for syncopate:
abbreviate
abridge
abstract
curtail
cut back
digest
dock
elide
recapitulate
reduce
shorten
summarize
trim
truncate
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Syllable Fun Fact
The part of the syllable with the highest pitch or loudest volume is called the syllable nucleus, typically a vowel.
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