How many syllables in "passivation"?

"passivation" has 4 lettergrepen (pas - si - va - tion).

How to divide "passivation"?

"passivation" divides into 4 parts: pas · si · va · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pas... si... va... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"passivation": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pas·si·va·tion

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pas-si-VA-tion(pas · si · va · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "passivation" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌpæsəˈveɪʃən⁄

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IPAˌpæsəˈveɪʃən

Lettergrepenpas·si·va·tion

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