How many syllables in cooperation?

Syllables in cooperation

5 or 4

co·op·er·a·tion

Cooperation has five syllables, or four when said quickly. The stress falls on the fourth syllable.

How to say cooperation

Said as /koʊˌɑpɚˈeɪʃən/5 syllables, co-op-er-A-tion · da-da-da-DUM-da
Said as /ˌkwɑpɚˈeɪʃən/4 syllables · da-da-DUM-da
StressFourth syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say cooperation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: co, op, er, a, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with cooperation

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Questions

How many syllables are in cooperation?
Cooperation has five syllables, or four when said quickly.
How do you divide cooperation into syllables?
Cooperation divides as co-op-er-a-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in cooperation?
The fourth syllable (co-op-er-A-tion).

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