How many syllables in interpretation?

Syllables in interpretation

5

in·ter·pre·ta·tion

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

How to say interpretation

Pronunciation/ˌɪnˌtɝpɹɪˈteɪʃən/
5 syllables, in-ter-pre-TA-tion · da-da-da-DUM-da
StressFourth syllable
Letters14

To count it yourself, say interpretation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, ter, pre, ta, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in interpretation?
Interpretation has five syllables.
How do you divide interpretation into syllables?
Interpretation divides as in-ter-pre-ta-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in interpretation?
The fourth syllable (in-ter-pre-TA-tion).

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