How many syllables in dissertation?

Syllables in dissertation

4

dis·ser·ta·tion

Dissertation has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say dissertation

Pronunciation/ˌdɪsɚˈteɪʃən/
4 syllables, dis-ser-TA-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters12

To count it yourself, say dissertation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dis, ser, ta, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in dissertation?
Dissertation has four syllables.
How do you divide dissertation into syllables?
Dissertation divides as dis-ser-ta-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in dissertation?
The third syllable (dis-ser-TA-tion).

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