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