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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable ca
  • 9 letters
Syllables
ed-u-ca-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: ed-u-CA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on ed.
Pronunciation
/ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən/ 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 ed-ucation, edu-cation, educa-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide education into syllables?

education divides as ed-u-ca-tion. ed-u-ca-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in education?

Education has 4 syllables (ed-u-ca-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in education?

The stressed syllable in education is ca. The 3rd syllable is stressed: ed-u-CA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on ed.

How do you pronounce education?

/ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən/ in American English.