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How to pronounce concentrate

concentrate
/ˈkɑːnsəntreɪt/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Concentrate, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

In a sentence

All you have to do is to concentrate.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce concentrate?

Concentrate is pronounced /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪt/ in American English.

How many syllables are in concentrate?

Concentrate has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in concentrate?

The first syllable: /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪt/.

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