How many syllables in "defoliation"?

"defoliation" has 5 音节 (de - fo - li - a - tion).

How to divide "defoliation"?

"defoliation" divides into 5 parts: de · fo · li · a · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... fo... li... a... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 音节

"defoliation": 5 音节.

音节:de·fo·li·a·tion

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de-fo-li-a-TION(de · fo · li · a · tion)○ ○ ○ ○ ●

Stress in "defoliation" falls on 5th syllable.

IPA:⁄diːˌfəʊliːˈ(j)eɪʃən⁄

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音节de·fo·li·a·tion

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How many syllables in "defoliation"?: "defoliation" has 5 音节 (de - fo - li - a - tion).
How to divide "defoliation"?: "defoliation" divides into 5 parts: de · fo · li · a · tion.
Where is the stress in "defoliation"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "defoliation"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... fo... li... a... tion) and listen on SayItVid.