How many syllables in separation?

Syllables in separation

4

sep·a·ra·tion

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

How to say separation

Pronunciation/ˌsɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
4 syllables, sep-a-RA-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say separation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sep, a, ra, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in separation?
Separation has four syllables.
How do you divide separation into syllables?
Separation divides as sep-a-ra-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in separation?
The third syllable (sep-a-RA-tion).

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