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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable a
  • 10 letters
Syllables
gen-er-a-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: gen-er-A-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on gen.
Pronunciation
/ˌdʒɛnɚˈeɪʃən/ 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 gen-eration, gener-ation, genera-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide generation into syllables?

generation divides as gen-er-a-tion. gen-er-a-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in generation?

Generation has 4 syllables (gen-er-a-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in generation?

The stressed syllable in generation is a. The 3rd syllable is stressed: gen-er-A-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on gen.

How do you pronounce generation?

/ˌdʒɛnɚˈeɪʃən/ in American English.