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"gemination"?

4 Syllabes

"gemination": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:ge·mi·na·tion
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ge-mi-NA-tion(ge · mi · na · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "gemination" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌd͡ʒɛm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən⁄

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IPAˌd͡ʒɛm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən
Syllabesge·mi·na·tion
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together to create one slightly stronger /t/. So 'it takes two' becomes 'it takes two'. This is an example of twinning or gemination. Here are some more examples. It took him twenty years to get to the top.

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FAQ: "gemination"

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