explanation

How many syllables in explanation?

  4 syllables

Divide explanation into syllables:   ex-pla-na-tion
Primary syllable stress:   ex-pla-na-tion
Secondary syllable stress:   ex-pla-na-tion
How to pronounce explanation:   ek-spluh-ney-shun
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Synonyms for explanation


1 syllable
  • gloss
  • notes
  • key
  • plea
2 syllables
  • account
  • comments
  • excuse
  • remarks
  • comment
  • details
  • reason
3 syllables
  • alibi
  • explaining
4 syllables
5 syllables
6 syllables
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