operation

How many syllables in operation?

  653417298 syllables

Divide operation into syllables:   op-er-a-tion
Primary syllable stress:   op-er-a-tion
Secondary syllable stress:   op-er-a-tion
How to pronounce operation:   op-er-ey-shun
How to say operation:

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Synonyms for operation


1 syllable
  • act
  • use
2 syllables
  • action
  • campaign
  • outfit
  • running
  • venture
  • business
  • function
  • process
  • setup
3 syllables
4 syllables
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      1 syllable
      • corp
        2 syllables
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        • nation
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