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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable ta
  • 10 letters
Syllables
ad-ap-ta-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: ad-ap-TA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on ad.
Pronunciation
/ˌædəpˈteɪʃən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (3rd of 4), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ad-aptation, adap-tation, adapta-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide adaptation into syllables?

adaptation divides as ad-ap-ta-tion. ad-ap-ta-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in adaptation?

Adaptation has 4 syllables (ad-ap-ta-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in adaptation?

The stressed syllable in adaptation is ta. The 3rd syllable is stressed: ad-ap-TA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on ad.

How do you pronounce adaptation?

/ˌædəpˈteɪʃən/ in American English.