How many syllables in imitation?
Syllables in imitation
4
im·i·ta·tion
Imitation has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say imitation
| Pronunciation | /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/ 4 syllables, im-i-TA-tion · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say imitation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: im, i, ta, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with imitation
- 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 imitation?
- Imitation has four syllables.
- How do you divide imitation into syllables?
- Imitation divides as im-i-ta-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in imitation?
- The third syllable (im-i-TA-tion).