How many syllables in confederation?

Syllables in confederation

5

con·fed·er·a·tion

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

How to say confederation

Pronunciation/kənˌfɛdɚˈeɪʃən/
5 syllables, con-fed-er-A-tion · da-da-da-DUM-da
StressFourth syllable
Letters13

To count it yourself, say confederation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: con, fed, er, a, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in confederation?
Confederation has five syllables.
How do you divide confederation into syllables?
Confederation divides as con-fed-er-a-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in confederation?
The fourth syllable (con-fed-er-A-tion).

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