How many syllables in extermination?

Syllables in extermination

5

ex·ter·mi·na·tion

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

How to say extermination

Pronunciation/ɪkˌstɝməˈneɪʃən/
5 syllables, ex-ter-mi-NA-tion · da-da-da-DUM-da
StressFourth syllable
Letters13

To count it yourself, say extermination slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, ter, mi, na, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in extermination?
Extermination has five syllables.
How do you divide extermination into syllables?
Extermination divides as ex-ter-mi-na-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in extermination?
The fourth syllable (ex-ter-mi-NA-tion).

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