The word accommodation is divided into 5 syllables: ac·com·mo·da·tion. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
The phonetic transcription of accommodation:
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From French accommodation, from Latin accommodātiō (“adjustment, accommodation, compliance”), from accommodō (“adapt, put in order”). Superficially accommodate + -ion. The sense of "lodging" was first attested in 1600. Borrowed from Latin accommodātiōnem.
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Compare accommodation with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| accommodation | 5 | ac·com·mo·da·tion |
| augmentation | 4 | aug-men-ta-tion |
| assassination | 5 | as-sas-si-na-tion |
| accentuation | 4 | ac-cen-tua-tion |
| assignation | 4 | as-sig-na-tion |
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accommodation has 5 syllables: ac·com·mo·da·tion. The word is divided into 5 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.
The stress is on the first syllable: ac. This means you emphasize the "ac" part when pronouncing accommodation.
accommodation is pronounced as /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: ac·com·mo·da·tion.
Breaking accommodation into syllables helps with spelling: ac·com·mo·da·tion. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.
Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.