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  • 5 syllables
  • stressed syllable za
  • 12 letters
Syllables
civ-i-li-za-tion: 5 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 4th syllable is stressed: civ-i-li-ZA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on civ.
Pronunciation
/ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ 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 civ-ilization, civi-lization, civili-zation, civiliza-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide civilization into syllables?

civilization divides as civ-i-li-za-tion. civ-i-li-za-tion: 5 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in civilization?

Civilization has 5 syllables (civ-i-li-za-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in civilization?

The stressed syllable in civilization is za. The 4th syllable is stressed: civ-i-li-ZA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on civ.

How do you pronounce civilization?

/ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ in American English.