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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable na
  • 11 letters
Syllables
ex-pla-na-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: ex-pla-NA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on ex.
Pronunciation
/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ 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-planation, expla-nation, explana-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide explanation into syllables?

explanation divides as ex-pla-na-tion. ex-pla-na-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in explanation?

Explanation has 4 syllables (ex-pla-na-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in explanation?

The stressed syllable in explanation is na. The 3rd syllable is stressed: ex-pla-NA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on ex.

How do you pronounce explanation?

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ in American English.