How many syllables in "demonstration"?

"demonstration" has 4 lettergrepen (dem - on - stra - tion).

How to divide "demonstration"?

"demonstration" divides into 4 parts: dem · on · stra · tion.

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"demonstration": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dem·on·stra·tion

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dem-on-STRA-tion(dem · on · stra · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "demonstration" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən⁄

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IPAˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən

Lettergrependem·on·stra·tion

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police charge past the protesters from the start on this particular demonstration had been saying they wanted to repeat the scenes of 1968 uh you know that moment uh when uh to repeat the scenes of 1968 uh you know that moment uh when uh

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