How many syllables in "desperation"?

"desperation" has 4 음절 (des - per - a - tion).

How to divide "desperation"?

"desperation" divides into 4 parts: des · per · a · tion.

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

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4 음절

"desperation": 4 음절.

음절:des·per·a·tion

제1강세

des-per-A-tion(des · per · a · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "desperation" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌdɛspəˈreɪʃən⁄

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