How many syllables in "proliferation"?

"proliferation" has 5 syllabes (pro - lif - er - a - tion).

How to divide "proliferation"?

"proliferation" divides into 5 parts: pro · lif · er · a · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pro... lif... er... a... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

5 Syllabes

"proliferation": 5 syllabes.

Syllabes:pro·lif·er·a·tion

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pro-lif-er-A-tion(pro · lif · er · a · tion)○ ○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "proliferation" falls on 4th syllable.

IPA:⁄prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən⁄

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Syllabespro·lif·er·a·tion

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