How many syllables in "decontamination"?

"decontamination" has 6 silben (de - con - ta - mi - na - tion).

How to divide "decontamination"?

"decontamination" divides into 6 parts: de · con · ta · mi · na · tion.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (de... con... ta... mi... na... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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6 Silben

"decontamination": 6 silben.

Silben:de·con·ta·mi·na·tion

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de-con-ta-mi-NA-tion(de · con · ta · mi · na · tion)○ ○ ○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "decontamination" falls on 5th syllable.

IPA:⁄diːkənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən⁄

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Silbende·con·ta·mi·na·tion

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How many syllables in "decontamination"?: "decontamination" has 6 silben (de - con - ta - mi - na - tion).
How to divide "decontamination"?: "decontamination" divides into 6 parts: de · con · ta · mi · na · tion.
Where is the stress in "decontamination"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "decontamination"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... con... ta... mi... na... tion) and listen on SayItVid.