How many syllables in communication?

Syllables in communication

5

com·mu·ni·ca·tion

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

How to say communication

Pronunciation/kəˌmjunəˈkeɪʃən/
5 syllables, com-mu-ni-CA-tion · da-da-da-DUM-da
StressFourth syllable
Letters13

To count it yourself, say communication slowly and listen for each vowel sound: com, mu, ni, ca, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in communication?
Communication has five syllables.
How do you divide communication into syllables?
Communication divides as com-mu-ni-ca-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in communication?
The fourth syllable (com-mu-ni-CA-tion).

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