How many syllables in detonation?
Syllables in detonation
4
det·o·na·tion
Detonation has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say detonation
| Pronunciation | /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/ 4 syllables, det-o-NA-tion · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say detonation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: det, o, na, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with detonation
- information
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- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- nation
- application
- location
- generation
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Questions
- How many syllables are in detonation?
- Detonation has four syllables.
- How do you divide detonation into syllables?
- Detonation divides as det-o-na-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in detonation?
- The third syllable (det-o-NA-tion).