How many syllables in mutation?

Syllables in mutation

3

mu·ta·tion

Mutation has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say mutation

Pronunciation/mjuˈteɪʃən/
3 syllables, mu-TA-tion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in mutation?
Mutation has three syllables.
How do you divide mutation into syllables?
Mutation divides as mu-ta-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in mutation?
The second syllable (mu-TA-tion).

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