How many syllables in "desiccation"?

"desiccation" has 4 sílabas (des - ic - ca - tion).

How to divide "desiccation"?

"desiccation" divides into 4 parts: des · ic · ca · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (des... ic... ca... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sílabas

"desiccation": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:des·ic·ca·tion

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des-ic-CA-tion(des · ic · ca · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "desiccation" falls on 3rd syllable.

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