How many syllables in "decorations"?

"decorations" has 4 lettergrepen (dec - o - ra - tions).

How to divide "decorations"?

"decorations" divides into 4 parts: dec · o · ra · tions.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dec... o... ra... tions) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"decorations": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dec·o·ra·tions

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dec-o-RA-tions(dec · o · ra · tions)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "decorations" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃənz⁄

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IPAˌdɛkəˈreɪʃənz

Lettergrependec·o·ra·tions

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