How many syllables in inflation?

Syllables in inflation

3

in·fla·tion

Inflation has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say inflation

Pronunciation/ˌɪnˈfleɪʃən/
3 syllables, in-FLA-tion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say inflation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, fla, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in inflation?
Inflation has three syllables.
How do you divide inflation into syllables?
Inflation divides as in-fla-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in inflation?
The second syllable (in-FLA-tion).

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