How many syllables in exaggeration?

Syllables in exaggeration

5

ex·ag·ger·a·tion

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

How to say exaggeration

Pronunciation/ɪɡˌzædʒɚˈeɪʃən/
5 syllables, ex-ag-ger-A-tion · da-da-da-DUM-da
StressFourth syllable
Letters12

To count it yourself, say exaggeration slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, ag, ger, a, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in exaggeration?
Exaggeration has five syllables.
How do you divide exaggeration into syllables?
Exaggeration divides as ex-ag-ger-a-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in exaggeration?
The fourth syllable (ex-ag-ger-A-tion).

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