How many syllables in devastation?
Syllables in devastation
4
dev·as·ta·tion
Devastation has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say devastation
| Pronunciation | /ˌdɛvəˈsteɪʃən/ 4 syllables, dev-as-TA-tion · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say devastation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dev, as, ta, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with devastation
- 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 devastation?
- Devastation has four syllables.
- How do you divide devastation into syllables?
- Devastation divides as dev-as-ta-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in devastation?
- The third syllable (dev-as-TA-tion).