How do you divide formation into syllables?

Formation divides as for-ma-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in formation?

The second syllable (for-MA-tion).

Syllables in formation

for·ma·tion

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

Pronunciation	/fɔɹˈmeɪʃən/ 3 syllables, for-MA-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	9

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

How many syllables are in formation?: Formation has three syllables.
How do you divide formation into syllables?: Formation divides as for-ma-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in formation?: The second syllable (for-MA-tion).