How many syllables in "abnegation"?

"abnegation" has 4 syllabes (ab - ne - ga - tion).

How to divide "abnegation"?

"abnegation" divides into 4 parts: ab · ne · ga · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ab... ne... ga... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"abnegation": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:ab·ne·ga·tion

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ab-ne-GA-tion(ab · ne · ga · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "abnegation" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌæb.nɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən⁄

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IPAˌæb.nɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

Syllabesab·ne·ga·tion

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How many syllables in "abnegation"?: "abnegation" has 4 syllabes (ab - ne - ga - tion).
How to divide "abnegation"?: "abnegation" divides into 4 parts: ab · ne · ga · tion.
Where is the stress in "abnegation"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "abnegation"?: Say each syllable slowly (ab... ne... ga... tion) and listen on SayItVid.