How many syllables in "allocations"?

"allocations" has 4 lettergrepen (al - lo - ca - tions).

How to divide "allocations"?

"allocations" divides into 4 parts: al · lo · ca · tions.

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

Say each syllable slowly (al... lo... ca... tions) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"allocations": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:al·lo·ca·tions

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al-lo-CA-tions(al · lo · ca · tions)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "allocations" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌæləˈkeɪʃənz⁄

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IPAˌæləˈkeɪʃənz

Lettergrepenal·lo·ca·tions

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