How many syllables in expectations?

Syllables in expectations

4

ex·pec·ta·tions

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

How to say expectations

Pronunciation/ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃənz/
4 syllables, ex-pec-TA-tions · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters12

To count it yourself, say expectations slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, pec, ta, tions. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in expectations?
Expectations has four syllables.
How do you divide expectations into syllables?
Expectations divides as ex-pec-ta-tions.
Which syllable is stressed in expectations?
The third syllable (ex-pec-TA-tions).

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