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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable vil
  • 8 letters
Syllables
ci-vil-ian: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: ci-VIL-ian.
Pronunciation
/səˈvɪljən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), 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 ci-vilian, civil-ian.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide civilian into syllables?

civilian divides as ci-vil-ian. ci-vil-ian: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in civilian?

Civilian has 3 syllables (ci-vil-ian).

Which syllable is stressed in civilian?

The stressed syllable in civilian is vil. The 2nd syllable is stressed: ci-VIL-ian.

How do you pronounce civilian?

/səˈvɪljən/ in American English.