How many syllables in "designations"?

"designations" has 4 lettergrepen (des - ig - na - tions).

How to divide "designations"?

"designations" divides into 4 parts: des · ig · na · tions.

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"designations": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:des·ig·na·tions

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des-ig-NA-tions(des · ig · na · tions)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "designations" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌdɛzɪɡˈneɪʃənz⁄

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IPAˌdɛzɪɡˈneɪʃənz

Lettergrependes·ig·na·tions

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