How many syllables in "delegation"?

"delegation" has 4 sílabas (del - e - ga - tion).

How to divide "delegation"?

"delegation" divides into 4 parts: del · e · ga · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (del... e... ga... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sílabas

"delegation": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:del·e·ga·tion

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del-e-GA-tion(del · e · ga · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "delegation" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌdɛl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən⁄

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