How many syllables in "inflation"?

"inflation" has 3 lettergrepen (in - fla - tion).

How to divide "inflation"?

"inflation" divides into 3 parts: in · fla · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (in... fla... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"inflation": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·fla·tion

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in-FLA-tion(in · fla · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "inflation" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈfleɪʃən⁄

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IPAɪnˈfleɪʃən

Lettergrepenin·fla·tion

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