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