How many syllables in authentication?

Syllables in authentication

5

au·then·ti·ca·tion

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

How to say authentication

Pronunciation/ɔˌθɛntəˈkeɪʃən/
5 syllables, au-then-ti-CA-tion · da-da-da-DUM-da
StressFourth syllable
Letters14

To count it yourself, say authentication slowly and listen for each vowel sound: au, then, ti, ca, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in authentication?
Authentication has five syllables.
How do you divide authentication into syllables?
Authentication divides as au-then-ti-ca-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in authentication?
The fourth syllable (au-then-ti-CA-tion).

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