How many syllables in "gestation"?

"gestation" has 3 lettergrepen (ges - ta - tion).

How to divide "gestation"?

"gestation" divides into 3 parts: ges · ta · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ges... ta... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"gestation": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ges·ta·tion

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ges-TA-tion(ges · ta · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "gestation" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dʒɛˈsteɪʃən⁄

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How many syllables in "gestation"?: "gestation" has 3 lettergrepen (ges - ta - tion).
How to divide "gestation"?: "gestation" divides into 3 parts: ges · ta · tion.
Where is the stress in "gestation"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "gestation"?: Say each syllable slowly (ges... ta... tion) and listen on SayItVid.