How many syllables in sensation?

Syllables in sensation

3

sen·sa·tion

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

How to say sensation

Pronunciation/sɛnˈseɪʃən/
3 syllables, sen-SA-tion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say sensation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sen, sa, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in sensation?
Sensation has three syllables.
How do you divide sensation into syllables?
Sensation divides as sen-sa-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in sensation?
The second syllable (sen-SA-tion).

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