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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable li
  • 9 letters
Syllables
co-a-li-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: co-a-LI-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on co.
Pronunciation
/ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/ 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 co-alition, coa-lition, coali-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide coalition into syllables?

coalition divides as co-a-li-tion. co-a-li-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in coalition?

Coalition has 4 syllables (co-a-li-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in coalition?

The stressed syllable in coalition is li. The 3rd syllable is stressed: co-a-LI-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on co.

How do you pronounce coalition?

/ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/ in American English.