How many syllables in resignation?

Syllables in resignation

4

res·ig·na·tion

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

How to say resignation

Said as /ˌɹɛzəɡˈneɪʃən/4 syllables, res-ig-NA-tion · da-da-DUM-da
Said as /ˌɹɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/4 syllables, res-ig-NA-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say resignation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: res, ig, na, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in resignation?
Resignation has four syllables.
How do you divide resignation into syllables?
Resignation divides as res-ig-na-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in resignation?
The third syllable (res-ig-NA-tion).

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