How many syllables in delegation?
Syllables in delegation
4
del·e·ga·tion
Delegation has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say delegation
| Pronunciation | /ˌdɛləˈɡeɪʃən/ 4 syllables, del-e-GA-tion · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say delegation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: del, e, ga, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with delegation
- 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 delegation?
- Delegation has four syllables.
- How do you divide delegation into syllables?
- Delegation divides as del-e-ga-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in delegation?
- The third syllable (del-e-GA-tion).