How many syllables in "levitation"?

"levitation" has 4 lettergrepen (lev - i - ta - tion).

How to divide "levitation"?

"levitation" divides into 4 parts: lev · i · ta · tion.

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

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"levitation": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lev·i·ta·tion

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lev-i-TA-tion(lev · i · ta · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "levitation" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌlɛvɪˈteɪʃən⁄

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IPAˌlɛvɪˈteɪʃən

Lettergrepenlev·i·ta·tion

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