How many syllables in degeneration?

Syllables in degeneration

5

de·gen·er·a·tion

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

How to say degeneration

Pronunciation/dɪˌdʒɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
5 syllables, de-gen-er-A-tion · da-da-da-DUM-da
StressFourth syllable
Letters12

To count it yourself, say degeneration slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, gen, er, a, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in degeneration?
Degeneration has five syllables.
How do you divide degeneration into syllables?
Degeneration divides as de-gen-er-a-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in degeneration?
The fourth syllable (de-gen-er-A-tion).

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