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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable bra
  • 11 letters
Syllables
cel-e-bra-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: cel-e-BRA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on cel.
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛləˈbreɪʃən/ 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 cel-ebration, cele-bration, celebra-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide celebration into syllables?

celebration divides as cel-e-bra-tion. cel-e-bra-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in celebration?

Celebration has 4 syllables (cel-e-bra-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in celebration?

The stressed syllable in celebration is bra. The 3rd syllable is stressed: cel-e-BRA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on cel.

How do you pronounce celebration?

/ˌsɛləˈbreɪʃən/ in American English.