How many syllables in annihilation?

Syllables in annihilation

5

an·ni·hi·la·tion

Annihilation has five syllables. The stress falls on the fourth syllable.

How to say annihilation

Pronunciation/əˌnaɪəˈleɪʃən/
5 syllables, an-ni-hi-LA-tion · da-da-da-DUM-da
StressFourth syllable
Letters12

To count it yourself, say annihilation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: an, ni, hi, la, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in annihilation?
Annihilation has five syllables.
How do you divide annihilation into syllables?
Annihilation divides as an-ni-hi-la-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in annihilation?
The fourth syllable (an-ni-hi-LA-tion).

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