How do you divide deformation into syllables?

Deformation divides as de-for-ma-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in deformation?

The third syllable (de-for-MA-tion).

Syllables in deformation

de·for·ma·tion

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

Pronunciation	/ˌdifɔɹˈmeɪʃən/ 4 syllables, de-for-MA-tion · da-da-DUM-da
Stress	Third syllable
Letters	11

To count it yourself, say deformation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, for, ma, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in deformation?: Deformation has four syllables.
How do you divide deformation into syllables?: Deformation divides as de-for-ma-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in deformation?: The third syllable (de-for-MA-tion).