How many syllables in "escalation"?

"escalation" has 4 sílabas (es - ca - la - tion).

How to divide "escalation"?

"escalation" divides into 4 parts: es · ca · la · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (es... ca... la... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sílabas

"escalation": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:es·ca·la·tion

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es-ca-LA-tion(es · ca · la · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "escalation" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɛskəˈleɪʃən⁄

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