Syllables Rhymes Quiz

extenuate

The # of syllables in extenuate can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/extenuate .

How many syllables in extenuate?

4 syllables

Divide extenuate into syllables: ex-ten-u-ate
Stressed syllable in extenuate: ex-ten-u-ate
How to say extenuate:

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