How many syllables in multiplication?

Syllables in multiplication

5

mul·ti·pli·ca·tion

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

How to say multiplication

Pronunciation/ˌmʌltəpləˈkeɪʃən/
5 syllables, mul-ti-pli-CA-tion · da-da-da-DUM-da
StressFourth syllable
Letters14

To count it yourself, say multiplication slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mul, ti, pli, ca, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in multiplication?
Multiplication has five syllables.
How do you divide multiplication into syllables?
Multiplication divides as mul-ti-pli-ca-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in multiplication?
The fourth syllable (mul-ti-pli-CA-tion).

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