How many syllables in "alternation"?

"alternation" has 4 음절 (al - ter - na - tion).

How to divide "alternation"?

"alternation" divides into 4 parts: al · ter · na · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (al... ter... na... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

4 음절

"alternation": 4 음절.

음절:al·ter·na·tion

제1강세

al-ter-NA-tion(al · ter · na · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "alternation" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɔːltərˈneɪʃən⁄

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IPAˌɔːltərˈneɪʃən

음절al·ter·na·tion

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