How many syllables in devolution?

Syllables in devolution

4

de·vo·lu·tion

Devolution has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say devolution

Pronunciation/ˌdɛvəˈluʃən/
4 syllables, de-vo-LU-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say devolution slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, vo, lu, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in devolution?
Devolution has four syllables.
How do you divide devolution into syllables?
Devolution divides as de-vo-lu-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in devolution?
The third syllable (de-vo-LU-tion).

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