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