How Many Syllables in "integrate"?

integrate has 3 syllables: in·te·grate

🐢 Syllable breakdown of integrate

The word integrate breaks into 3 syllables:

in·te·grate

Try clapping it out: 👏 in 👏 te 👏 grate.

What does "integrate" mean?

integrate is a verb meaning: to bring things together so they work as one.

How to count syllables in a word

There are three classic ways to count syllables, all useful for K-8 students:

1. Clap method — Say the word out loud and clap once for each beat. "integrate" has 3 claps.

2. Chin method — Put your hand under your chin. Each time your chin drops onto your hand as you say the word, that's a syllable.

3. Vowel sound method — Count the vowel sounds you hear. Silent letters don't count. integrate has 3 vowel sounds.

FAQ — syllables in "integrate"

How many syllables are in integrate?
integrate has 3 syllables.
How do you break integrate into syllables?
The standard syllable breakdown is: in·te·grate.
Is integrate a short or long word?
With 3 syllables, integrate is a longer 3-syllable word, often used in upper-elementary and middle school.

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