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duration

3 syllables
stressed syllable ra
8 letters

Syllables: du-ra-tion: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable: The 2nd syllable is stressed: du-RA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on du.
Pronunciation: /ˌdʊˈreɪʃən/ in American English.
Stress position: The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), 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 du-ration, dura-tion.

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How do you divide duration into syllables?

duration divides as du-ra-tion. du-ra-tion: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in duration?

Duration has 3 syllables (du-ra-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in duration?

The stressed syllable in duration is ra. The 2nd syllable is stressed: du-RA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on du.

How do you pronounce duration?

/ˌdʊˈreɪʃən/ in American English.