How many syllables in irritation?

Syllables in irritation

4

ir·ri·ta·tion

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

How to say irritation

Pronunciation/ˌɪɹɪˈteɪʃən/
4 syllables, ir-ri-TA-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters10

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in irritation?
Irritation has four syllables.
How do you divide irritation into syllables?
Irritation divides as ir-ri-ta-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in irritation?
The third syllable (ir-ri-TA-tion).

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