How many syllables in "satisfaction"?

"satisfaction" has 4 lettergrepen (sat - is - fac - tion).

How to divide "satisfaction"?

"satisfaction" divides into 4 parts: sat · is · fac · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sat... is... fac... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"satisfaction": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sat·is·fac·tion

Hoofdklemtoon

sat-is-FAC-tion(sat · is · fac · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "satisfaction" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən⁄

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IPAˌsætɪsˈfækʃən

Lettergrepensat·is·fac·tion

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