How many syllables in irrigation?

Syllables in irrigation

4

ir·ri·ga·tion

Irrigation has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say irrigation

Pronunciation/ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/
4 syllables, ir-ri-GA-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say irrigation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ir, ri, ga, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in irrigation?
Irrigation has four syllables.
How do you divide irrigation into syllables?
Irrigation divides as ir-ri-ga-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in irrigation?
The third syllable (ir-ri-GA-tion).

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