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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable sa
  • 12 letters
Syllables
com-pen-sa-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: com-pen-SA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on com.
Pronunciation
/ˌkɑmpənˈseɪʃən/ 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-pensation, compen-sation, compensa-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide compensation into syllables?

compensation divides as com-pen-sa-tion. com-pen-sa-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in compensation?

Compensation has 4 syllables (com-pen-sa-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in compensation?

The stressed syllable in compensation is sa. The 3rd syllable is stressed: com-pen-SA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on com.

How do you pronounce compensation?

/ˌkɑmpənˈseɪʃən/ in American English.