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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable ca
  • 10 letters
Syllables
ded-i-ca-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: ded-i-CA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on ded.
Pronunciation
/ˌdɛdəˈkeɪʃən/ 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 ded-ication, dedi-cation, dedica-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide dedication into syllables?

dedication divides as ded-i-ca-tion. ded-i-ca-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in dedication?

Dedication has 4 syllables (ded-i-ca-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in dedication?

The stressed syllable in dedication is ca. The 3rd syllable is stressed: ded-i-CA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on ded.

How do you pronounce dedication?

/ˌdɛdəˈkeɪʃən/ in American English.