How many syllables in "activation"?

"activation" has 4 lettergrepen (ac - ti - va - tion).

How to divide "activation"?

"activation" divides into 4 parts: ac · ti · va · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ac... ti... va... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"activation": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ac·ti·va·tion

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ac-ti-VA-tion(ac · ti · va · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "activation" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌæk.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən⁄

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IPAˌæk.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

Lettergrepenac·ti·va·tion

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