How many syllables in cancellation?

Syllables in cancellation

4

can·cel·la·tion

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

How to say cancellation

Pronunciation/ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/
4 syllables, can-cel-LA-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters12

To count it yourself, say cancellation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: can, cel, la, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in cancellation?
Cancellation has four syllables.
How do you divide cancellation into syllables?
Cancellation divides as can-cel-la-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in cancellation?
The third syllable (can-cel-LA-tion).

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