How many syllables in "alteration"?

"alteration" has 4 lettergrepen (al - ter - a - tion).

How to divide "alteration"?

"alteration" divides into 4 parts: al · ter · a · tion.

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

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"alteration": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:al·ter·a·tion

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al-ter-A-tion(al · ter · a · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "alteration" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən⁄

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IPAˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən

Lettergrepenal·ter·a·tion

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