How many syllables in "oscitation"?

"oscitation" has 4 lettergrepen (o - sci - ta - tion).

How to divide "oscitation"?

"oscitation" divides into 4 parts: o · sci · ta · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (o... sci... ta... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"oscitation": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·sci·ta·tion

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o-sci-TA-tion(o · sci · ta · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "oscitation" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɒsɪˈteɪʃən⁄

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IPAˌɒsɪˈteɪʃən

Lettergrepeno·sci·ta·tion

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