derivation

How many syllables in derivation?

  516237894 syllables

Divide derivation into syllables:   der-i-va-tion
Primary syllable stress:   der-i-va-tion
Secondary syllable stress:   der-i-va-tion
How to pronounce derivation:   der-uh-vey-shun
How to say derivation:

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Synonyms for derivation


1 syllable
  • root
  • source
  • seed
2 syllables
  • cradle
  • descent
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