How many syllables in estimation?

Syllables in estimation

4

es·ti·ma·tion

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

How to say estimation

Pronunciation/ˌɛstəˈmeɪʃən/
4 syllables, es-ti-MA-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say estimation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: es, ti, ma, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in estimation?
Estimation has four syllables.
How do you divide estimation into syllables?
Estimation divides as es-ti-ma-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in estimation?
The third syllable (es-ti-MA-tion).

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