How many syllables in "excavation"?

"excavation" has 4 syllabes (ex - ca - va - tion).

How to divide "excavation"?

"excavation" divides into 4 parts: ex · ca · va · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ex... ca... va... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"excavation": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:ex·ca·va·tion

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ex-ca-VA-tion(ex · ca · va · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "excavation" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən⁄

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IPAˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən

Syllabesex·ca·va·tion

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