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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable sa
  • 12 letters
Syllables
con-ver-sa-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: con-ver-SA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on con.
Pronunciation
/ˌkɑnvɚˈseɪʃən/ 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-versation, conver-sation, conversa-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide conversation into syllables?

conversation divides as con-ver-sa-tion. con-ver-sa-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in conversation?

Conversation has 4 syllables (con-ver-sa-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in conversation?

The stressed syllable in conversation is sa. The 3rd syllable is stressed: con-ver-SA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on con.

How do you pronounce conversation?

/ˌkɑnvɚˈseɪʃən/ in American English.