How many syllables in "decapitation"?

"decapitation" has 5 syllabes (de - cap - i - ta - tion).

How to divide "decapitation"?

"decapitation" divides into 5 parts: de · cap · i · ta · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... cap... i... ta... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

5 Syllabes

"decapitation": 5 syllabes.

Syllabes:de·cap·i·ta·tion

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de-cap-i-TA-tion(de · cap · i · ta · tion)○ ○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "decapitation" falls on 4th syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˌkæpɪˈteɪʃən⁄

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Syllabesde·cap·i·ta·tion

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How many syllables in "decapitation"?: "decapitation" has 5 syllabes (de - cap - i - ta - tion).
How to divide "decapitation"?: "decapitation" divides into 5 parts: de · cap · i · ta · tion.
Where is the stress in "decapitation"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "decapitation"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... cap... i... ta... tion) and listen on SayItVid.