How many syllables in deviation?

Syllables in deviation

4

de·vi·a·tion

Deviation has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say deviation

Pronunciation/ˌdiviˈeɪʃən/
4 syllables, de-vi-A-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say deviation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, vi, a, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in deviation?
Deviation has four syllables.
How do you divide deviation into syllables?
Deviation divides as de-vi-a-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in deviation?
The third syllable (de-vi-A-tion).

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