How many syllables in "narration"?

"narration" has 3 lettergrepen (nar - ra - tion).

How to divide "narration"?

"narration" divides into 3 parts: nar · ra · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (nar... ra... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"narration": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nar·ra·tion

Hoofdklemtoon

nar-RA-tion(nar · ra · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "narration" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄nəˈreɪʃən⁄

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Lettergrepennar·ra·tion

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