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  • 5 syllables
  • stressed syllable ta
  • 14 letters
Syllables
in-ter-pre-ta-tion: 5 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 4th syllable is stressed: in-ter-pre-TA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on in, ter.
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnˌtɝprɪˈteɪʃən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (4th of 5), 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 in-terpretation, inter-pretation, interpre-tation, interpreta-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide interpretation into syllables?

interpretation divides as in-ter-pre-ta-tion. in-ter-pre-ta-tion: 5 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in interpretation?

Interpretation has 5 syllables (in-ter-pre-ta-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in interpretation?

The stressed syllable in interpretation is ta. The 4th syllable is stressed: in-ter-pre-TA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on in, ter.

How do you pronounce interpretation?

/ˌɪnˌtɝprɪˈteɪʃən/ in American English.