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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable ra
  • 11 letters
Syllables
cor-po-ra-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: cor-po-RA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on cor.
Pronunciation
/ˌkɔrpɚˈeɪʃən/ 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 cor-poration, corpo-ration, corpora-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide corporation into syllables?

corporation divides as cor-po-ra-tion. cor-po-ra-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in corporation?

Corporation has 4 syllables (cor-po-ra-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in corporation?

The stressed syllable in corporation is ra. The 3rd syllable is stressed: cor-po-RA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on cor.

How do you pronounce corporation?

/ˌkɔrpɚˈeɪʃən/ in American English.