How do you divide citation into syllables?

Citation divides as ci-ta-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in citation?

The second syllable (ci-TA-tion).

Syllables in citation

ci·ta·tion

Citation has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

Pronunciation	/saɪˈteɪʃən/ 3 syllables, ci-TA-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	8

To count it yourself, say citation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ci, ta, tion. Each beat is one syllable.