How many syllables in aspiration?

Syllables in aspiration

4

as·pi·ra·tion

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

How to say aspiration

Pronunciation/ˌæspɚˈeɪʃən/
4 syllables, as-pi-RA-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters10

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

Words that rhyme with aspiration

See all rhymes for aspiration →

Questions

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

More tools