How many syllables in expiration?

Syllables in expiration

4

ex·pi·ra·tion

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

How to say expiration

Pronunciation/ˌɛkspɚˈeɪʃən/
4 syllables, ex-pi-RA-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say expiration slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, pi, ra, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with expiration

See all rhymes for expiration →

Questions

How many syllables are in expiration?
Expiration has four syllables.
How do you divide expiration into syllables?
Expiration divides as ex-pi-ra-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in expiration?
The third syllable (ex-pi-RA-tion).

More tools