How many syllables in "recreation"?

"recreation" has 4 lettergrepen (rec - re - a - tion).

How to divide "recreation"?

"recreation" divides into 4 parts: rec · re · a · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (rec... re... a... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"recreation": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:rec·re·a·tion

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rec-re-A-tion(rec · re · a · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "recreation" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌrɛkriˈeɪʃən⁄

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IPAˌrɛkriˈeɪʃən

Lettergrepenrec·re·a·tion

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