How many syllables in "rotation"?

"rotation" has 3 sílabas (ro - ta - tion).

How to divide "rotation"?

"rotation" divides into 3 parts: ro · ta · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ro... ta... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"rotation": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:ro·ta·tion

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ro-TA-tion(ro · ta · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "rotation" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄roʊˈteɪʃən⁄

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IPAroʊˈteɪʃən

Sílabasro·ta·tion

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How many syllables in "rotation"?: "rotation" has 3 sílabas (ro - ta - tion).
How to divide "rotation"?: "rotation" divides into 3 parts: ro · ta · tion.
Where is the stress in "rotation"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "rotation"?: Say each syllable slowly (ro... ta... tion) and listen on SayItVid.