How many syllables in examination?

Syllables in examination

5

ex·am·i·na·tion

Examination has five syllables. The stress falls on the fourth syllable.

How to say examination

Pronunciation/ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
5 syllables, ex-am-i-NA-tion · da-da-da-DUM-da
StressFourth syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say examination slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, am, i, na, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in examination?
Examination has five syllables.
How do you divide examination into syllables?
Examination divides as ex-am-i-na-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in examination?
The fourth syllable (ex-am-i-NA-tion).

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