How many syllables in altercation?
Syllables in altercation
4
al·ter·ca·tion
Altercation has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say altercation
| Pronunciation | /ˌɑltɚˈkeɪʃən/ 4 syllables, al-ter-CA-tion · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say altercation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: al, ter, ca, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with altercation
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- nation
- application
- location
- generation
- foundation
- conversation
- investigation
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Questions
- How many syllables are in altercation?
- Altercation has four syllables.
- How do you divide altercation into syllables?
- Altercation divides as al-ter-ca-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in altercation?
- The third syllable (al-ter-CA-tion).