interrogation

How to Split "interrogation" into Syllables

The word interrogation is divided into 5 syllables: in·ter·ro·ga·tion. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• in — 1st syllable
• ter — 2nd syllable
• ro — 3rd syllable
• ga — 4th syllable
• tion — 5th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of interrogation:

• IPA: /ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

📖 Definitions

1. interrogation (countable and uncountable, plural interrogations)
2. The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English interrogacion, from Old French interrogacion, from Latin interrogātiō, from interrogō, from inter- (“between; among”) + rogō (“ask; request”). Equivalent to inter- +‎ rogation or interrogate +‎ -ion. Borrowed from Latin interrogātiōnem. By surface analysis, interroger +‎ -ation.

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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare interrogation with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
interrogation	5	in·ter·ro·ga·tion
intersection	4	in-ter-sec-tion
indirection	4	in-di-rec-tion
interjection	4	in-ter-jec-tion
interaction	4	in-te-rac-tion

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