How many syllables in observation?
Syllables in observation
4
ob·ser·va·tion
Observation has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say observation
| Pronunciation | /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃən/ 4 syllables, ob-ser-VA-tion · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say observation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ob, ser, va, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with observation
- 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 observation?
- Observation has four syllables.
- How do you divide observation into syllables?
- Observation divides as ob-ser-va-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in observation?
- The third syllable (ob-ser-VA-tion).