How do you divide constipation into syllables?

Constipation divides as con-sti-pa-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in constipation?

The third syllable (con-sti-PA-tion).

Syllables in constipation

con·sti·pa·tion

Constipation has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˌkɑnstəˈpeɪʃən/ 4 syllables, con-sti-PA-tion · da-da-DUM-da
Stress	Third syllable
Letters	12

To count it yourself, say constipation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: con, sti, pa, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in constipation?: Constipation has four syllables.
How do you divide constipation into syllables?: Constipation divides as con-sti-pa-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in constipation?: The third syllable (con-sti-PA-tion).