decoration

How many syllables in decoration?

  4 syllables

Divide decoration into syllables:   dec-o-ra-tion
Primary syllable stress:   dec-o-ra-tion
Secondary syllable stress:   dec-o-ra-tion
How to pronounce decoration:   dek-er-ey-shun
How to say decoration:

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1 syllable
  • frill
  • trim
  • patch
2 syllables
  • award
  • decor
  • garnish
  • honor
  • medal
  • ribbons
  • streamers
  • trimming
  • bunting
  • festoon
  • gilding
  • knickknack
  • motif
  • rosette
  • tassel
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