How many syllables in proliferation?

Syllables in proliferation

5

pro·lif·er·a·tion

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

How to say proliferation

Pronunciation/ˌpɹoʊlɪfɚˈeɪʃən/
5 syllables, pro-lif-er-A-tion · da-da-da-DUM-da
StressFourth syllable
Letters13

To count it yourself, say proliferation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pro, lif, er, a, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in proliferation?
Proliferation has five syllables.
How do you divide proliferation into syllables?
Proliferation divides as pro-lif-er-a-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in proliferation?
The fourth syllable (pro-lif-er-A-tion).

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