How many syllables in operation?

Syllables in operation

4

op·er·a·tion

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

How to say operation

Pronunciation/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃən/
4 syllables, op-er-A-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say operation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: op, er, a, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with operation

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Questions

How many syllables are in operation?
Operation has four syllables.
How do you divide operation into syllables?
Operation divides as op-er-a-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in operation?
The third syllable (op-er-A-tion).

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