How many syllables in "dilapidation"?

"dilapidation" has 5 syllabes (di - la - pi - da - tion).

How to divide "dilapidation"?

"dilapidation" divides into 5 parts: di · la · pi · da · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (di... la... pi... da... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

5 Syllabes

"dilapidation": 5 syllabes.

Syllabes:di·la·pi·da·tion

Accent principal

di-la-pi-DA-tion(di · la · pi · da · tion)○ ○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "dilapidation" falls on 4th syllable.

IPA:⁄dəˌlæp.əˈdeɪ.ʃən⁄

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IPAdəˌlæp.əˈdeɪ.ʃən

Syllabesdi·la·pi·da·tion

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