How many syllables in "aggravation"?

"aggravation" has 4 lettergrepen (ag - gra - va - tion).

How to divide "aggravation"?

"aggravation" divides into 4 parts: ag · gra · va · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ag... gra... va... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"aggravation": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ag·gra·va·tion

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ag-gra-VA-tion(ag · gra · va · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "aggravation" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌæɡrəˈveɪʃən⁄

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IPAˌæɡrəˈveɪʃən

Lettergrepenag·gra·va·tion

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