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alternate

How many syllables in alternate?

  3 syllables

Divide alternate into syllables:   al-ter-nate
Stressed syllable in alternate:   al-ter-nate
How to say alternate:

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Synonyms for alternate


1 syllable
  • swap
  • swing
2 syllables
  • exchange
  • rotate
  • vary
  • proxy
  • stand-in
3 syllables
4 syllables
  • alternative
  • every second
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