How Many Syllables Are in "Television"?

television has 4 syllables.

Syllable breakdown

tel-e-vi-sion

Word
television
Syllable count
4
Pronunciation
/ˈte.ləˌvɪ.ʒən/
Part of speech
noun

Definition

A device that shows moving pictures and sound.

Example sentence

We watched the game on television.

Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..

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