How many syllables in respiration?

Syllables in respiration

4

res·pi·ra·tion

Respiration has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say respiration

Pronunciation/ˌɹɛspɚˈeɪʃən/
4 syllables, res-pi-RA-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say respiration slowly and listen for each vowel sound: res, pi, ra, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in respiration?
Respiration has four syllables.
How do you divide respiration into syllables?
Respiration divides as res-pi-ra-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in respiration?
The third syllable (res-pi-RA-tion).

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