How many syllables in propagation?

Syllables in propagation

4

prop·a·ga·tion

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

How to say propagation

Pronunciation/ˌpɹɑpəˈɡeɪʃən/
4 syllables, prop-a-GA-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say propagation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: prop, a, ga, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in propagation?
Propagation has four syllables.
How do you divide propagation into syllables?
Propagation divides as prop-a-ga-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in propagation?
The third syllable (prop-a-GA-tion).

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