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observation

How many syllables in observation?

  4 syllables

Divide observation into syllables:   ob-ser-va-tion
Primary syllable stress:   ob-ser-va-tion
Secondary syllable stress:   ob-ser-va-tion
How to pronounce observation:   ob-zur-vey-shun
How to say observation:

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Synonyms for observation


1 syllable
  • thought
  • view
2 syllables
  • comment
  • study
  • remark
  • watching
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
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