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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable ra
  • 11 letters
Syllables
in-spi-ra-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: in-spi-RA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on in.
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnspɚˈeɪʃən/ 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 in-spiration, inspi-ration, inspira-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide inspiration into syllables?

inspiration divides as in-spi-ra-tion. in-spi-ra-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in inspiration?

Inspiration has 4 syllables (in-spi-ra-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in inspiration?

The stressed syllable in inspiration is ra. The 3rd syllable is stressed: in-spi-RA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on in.

How do you pronounce inspiration?

/ˌɪnspɚˈeɪʃən/ in American English.