How many syllables in operation?
Syllables in operation
4
op·er·a·tion
Operation has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say operation
| Pronunciation | /ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃən/ 4 syllables, op-er-A-tion · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say operation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: op, er, a, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with operation
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- organization
- nation
- application
- location
- generation
- foundation
- conversation
- investigation
- communication
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Questions
- How many syllables are in operation?
- Operation has four syllables.
- How do you divide operation into syllables?
- Operation divides as op-er-a-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in operation?
- The third syllable (op-er-A-tion).