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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable ta
  • 11 letters
Syllables
ex-pec-ta-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: ex-pec-TA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on ex.
Pronunciation
/ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (3rd of 4), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ex-pectation, expec-tation, expecta-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide expectation into syllables?

expectation divides as ex-pec-ta-tion. ex-pec-ta-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in expectation?

Expectation has 4 syllables (ex-pec-ta-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in expectation?

The stressed syllable in expectation is ta. The 3rd syllable is stressed: ex-pec-TA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on ex.

How do you pronounce expectation?

/ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/ in American English.