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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable ca
  • 11 letters
Syllables
ap-pli-ca-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: ap-pli-CA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on ap.
Pronunciation
/ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/ 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 ap-plication, appli-cation, applica-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide application into syllables?

application divides as ap-pli-ca-tion. ap-pli-ca-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in application?

Application has 4 syllables (ap-pli-ca-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in application?

The stressed syllable in application is ca. The 3rd syllable is stressed: ap-pli-CA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on ap.

How do you pronounce application?

/ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/ in American English.