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  • 5 syllables
  • stressed syllable a
  • 12 letters
Syllables
ap-pre-ci-a-tion: 5 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 4th syllable is stressed: ap-pre-ci-A-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on pre.
Pronunciation
/əpˌriʃiˈeɪʃən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (4th of 5), 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-preciation, appre-ciation, appreci-ation, apprecia-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide appreciation into syllables?

appreciation divides as ap-pre-ci-a-tion. ap-pre-ci-a-tion: 5 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in appreciation?

Appreciation has 5 syllables (ap-pre-ci-a-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in appreciation?

The stressed syllable in appreciation is a. The 4th syllable is stressed: ap-pre-ci-A-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on pre.

How do you pronounce appreciation?

/əpˌriʃiˈeɪʃən/ in American English.