How many syllables in participation?

Syllables in participation

5

par·tic·i·pa·tion

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

How to say participation

Pronunciation/pɑɹˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
5 syllables, par-tic-i-PA-tion · da-da-da-DUM-da
StressFourth syllable
Letters13

To count it yourself, say participation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: par, tic, i, pa, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in participation?
Participation has five syllables.
How do you divide participation into syllables?
Participation divides as par-tic-i-pa-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in participation?
The fourth syllable (par-tic-i-PA-tion).

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