How many syllables in desperation?
Syllables in desperation
4
des·per·a·tion
Desperation has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say desperation
| Said as /ˌdɛspɚˈeɪʃən/ | 4 syllables, des-per-A-tion · da-da-DUM-da |
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| Said as /ˌdɛspɚˈeɪʃɪn/ | 4 syllables, des-per-A-tion · da-da-DUM-da |
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say desperation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: des, per, a, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with desperation
- 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 desperation?
- Desperation has four syllables.
- How do you divide desperation into syllables?
- Desperation divides as des-per-a-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in desperation?
- The third syllable (des-per-A-tion).