How many syllables in generation?
Syllables in generation
4
gen·er·a·tion
Generation has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say generation
| Pronunciation | /ˌdʒɛnɚˈeɪʃən/ 4 syllables, gen-er-A-tion · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say generation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: gen, er, a, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with generation
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- nation
- application
- location
- foundation
- conversation
- investigation
- communication
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Questions
- How many syllables are in generation?
- Generation has four syllables.
- How do you divide generation into syllables?
- Generation divides as gen-er-a-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in generation?
- The third syllable (gen-er-A-tion).