How many syllables in explanations?

Syllables in explanations

4

ex·pla·na·tions

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

How to say explanations

Pronunciation/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃənz/
4 syllables, ex-pla-NA-tions · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters12

To count it yourself, say explanations slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, pla, na, tions. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in explanations?
Explanations has four syllables.
How do you divide explanations into syllables?
Explanations divides as ex-pla-na-tions.
Which syllable is stressed in explanations?
The third syllable (ex-pla-NA-tions).

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