How many syllables in "confirmation"?

"confirmation" has 4 lettergrepen (con - fir - ma - tion).

How to divide "confirmation"?

"confirmation" divides into 4 parts: con · fir · ma · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (con... fir... ma... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"confirmation": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:con·fir·ma·tion

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con-fir-MA-tion(con · fir · ma · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "confirmation" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃən⁄

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IPAˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃən

Lettergrepencon·fir·ma·tion

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