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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable na
  • 11 letters
Syllables
com-bi-na-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: com-bi-NA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on com.
Pronunciation
/ˌkɑmbəˈneɪʃən/ 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 com-bination, combi-nation, combina-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide combination into syllables?

combination divides as com-bi-na-tion. com-bi-na-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in combination?

Combination has 4 syllables (com-bi-na-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in combination?

The stressed syllable in combination is na. The 3rd syllable is stressed: com-bi-NA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on com.

How do you pronounce combination?

/ˌkɑmbəˈneɪʃən/ in American English.