How do you divide temptation into syllables?

Temptation divides as temp-ta-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in temptation?

The second syllable (temp-TA-tion).

Syllables in temptation

temp·ta·tion

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

Pronunciation	/tɛmˈteɪʃən/ 3 syllables, temp-TA-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

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

How many syllables are in temptation?: Temptation has three syllables.
How do you divide temptation into syllables?: Temptation divides as temp-ta-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in temptation?: The second syllable (temp-TA-tion).