demolition

How many syllables in demolition?

  4 syllables

Divide demolition into syllables:   dem-o-li-tion
Primary syllable stress:   dem-o-li-tion
Secondary syllable stress:   dem-o-li-tion
How to say demolition:

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Synonyms for demolition


3 syllables
  • destruction
  • knocking down
  • flattening
  • pulling down
4 syllables
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