How many syllables in mutilation?

Syllables in mutilation

4

mu·ti·la·tion

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

How to say mutilation

Pronunciation/ˌmjutəˈleɪʃən/
4 syllables, mu-ti-LA-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say mutilation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mu, ti, la, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in mutilation?
Mutilation has four syllables.
How do you divide mutilation into syllables?
Mutilation divides as mu-ti-la-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in mutilation?
The third syllable (mu-ti-LA-tion).

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