How many syllables in expectation?
Syllables in expectation
4
ex·pec·ta·tion
Expectation has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say expectation
| Pronunciation | /ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/ 4 syllables, ex-pec-TA-tion · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say expectation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, pec, ta, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with expectation
- 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 expectation?
- Expectation has four syllables.
- How do you divide expectation into syllables?
- Expectation divides as ex-pec-ta-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in expectation?
- The third syllable (ex-pec-TA-tion).