How many syllables in "decoration"?

"decoration" has 4 音节 (dec - o - ra - tion).

How to divide "decoration"?

"decoration" divides into 4 parts: dec · o · ra · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dec... o... ra... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 音节

"decoration": 4 音节.

音节:dec·o·ra·tion

主重音

dec-o-RA-tion(dec · o · ra · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "decoration" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən⁄

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音节dec·o·ra·tion

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