How many syllables in "lamentation"?

"lamentation" has 4 lettergrepen (la - men - ta - tion).

How to divide "lamentation"?

"lamentation" divides into 4 parts: la · men · ta · tion.

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

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

Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"lamentation": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:la·men·ta·tion

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la-men-TA-tion(la · men · ta · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "lamentation" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌlæm.ənˈteɪ.ʃən⁄

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IPAˌlæm.ənˈteɪ.ʃən

Lettergrepenla·men·ta·tion

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