How many syllables in explanation?
Syllables in explanation
4
ex·pla·na·tion
Explanation has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say explanation
| Pronunciation | /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ 4 syllables, ex-pla-NA-tion · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say explanation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, pla, na, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with explanation
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- nation
- application
- location
- generation
- foundation
- conversation
- investigation
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Questions
- How many syllables are in explanation?
- Explanation has four syllables.
- How do you divide explanation into syllables?
- Explanation divides as ex-pla-na-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in explanation?
- The third syllable (ex-pla-NA-tion).