How many syllables in configuration?

Syllables in configuration

5

con·fig·u·ra·tion

Configuration has five syllables. The stress falls on the fourth syllable.

How to say configuration

Pronunciation/kənˌfɪɡjɚˈeɪʃən/
5 syllables, con-fig-u-RA-tion · da-da-da-DUM-da
StressFourth syllable
Letters13

To count it yourself, say configuration slowly and listen for each vowel sound: con, fig, u, ra, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in configuration?
Configuration has five syllables.
How do you divide configuration into syllables?
Configuration divides as con-fig-u-ra-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in configuration?
The fourth syllable (con-fig-u-RA-tion).

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