How many syllables in "backwardation"?

"backwardation" has 4 lettergrepen (back - ward - a - tion).

How to divide "backwardation"?

"backwardation" divides into 4 parts: back · ward · a · tion.

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"backwardation": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:back·ward·a·tion

Hoofdklemtoon

back-ward-A-tion(back · ward · a · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "backwardation" falls on 3rd syllable.

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IPAˌbæk.wɚˈdeɪ.ʃən

Lettergrepenback·ward·a·tion

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