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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable ta
  • 12 letters
Syllables
con-sul-ta-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: con-sul-TA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on con.
Pronunciation
/ˌkɑnsəlˈteɪʃən/ 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 con-sultation, consul-tation, consulta-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide consultation into syllables?

consultation divides as con-sul-ta-tion. con-sul-ta-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in consultation?

Consultation has 4 syllables (con-sul-ta-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in consultation?

The stressed syllable in consultation is ta. The 3rd syllable is stressed: con-sul-TA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on con.

How do you pronounce consultation?

/ˌkɑnsəlˈteɪʃən/ in American English.