How many syllables in "pulsation"?

"pulsation" has 3 lettergrepen (pul - sa - tion).

How to divide "pulsation"?

"pulsation" divides into 3 parts: pul · sa · tion.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"pulsation": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pul·sa·tion

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pul-SA-tion(pul · sa · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "pulsation" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pəlˈseɪʃən⁄

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IPApəlˈseɪʃən

Lettergrepenpul·sa·tion

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