How many syllables in "molestation"?

"molestation" has 4 lettergrepen (mol - e - sta - tion).

How to divide "molestation"?

"molestation" divides into 4 parts: mol · e · sta · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mol... e... sta... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"molestation": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mol·e·sta·tion

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mol-e-STA-tion(mol · e · sta · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "molestation" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌmɒləˈsteɪʃən⁄

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Lettergrepenmol·e·sta·tion

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