How many syllables in "legislation"?

"legislation" has 4 слоги (leg - is - la - tion).

How to divide "legislation"?

"legislation" divides into 4 parts: leg · is · la · tion.

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

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Слоговой гид

4 Слоги

"legislation": 4 слоги.

Слоги:leg·is·la·tion

Основное ударение

leg-is-LA-tion(leg · is · la · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "legislation" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌlɛdʒɪˈsleɪʃən⁄

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IPAˌlɛdʒɪˈsleɪʃən

Слогиleg·is·la·tion

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