operate

How many syllables in operate?

  3 syllables

Divide operate into syllables:   op-er-ate
Stressed syllable in operate:   op-er-ate
How to pronounce operate:   op-er-eyt
How to say operate:

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Synonyms for operate


1 syllable
  • act
  • go
  • run
  • staff
  • work
  • drive
  • Man
  • serve
  • use
2 syllables
  • apply
  • control
  • function
  • manage
  • conduct
  • direct
  • handle
  • perform
3 syllables
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