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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable tu
  • 11 letters
Syllables
in-sti-tu-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: in-sti-TU-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on in.
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃən/ 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-stitution, insti-tution, institu-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide institution into syllables?

institution divides as in-sti-tu-tion. in-sti-tu-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in institution?

Institution has 4 syllables (in-sti-tu-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in institution?

The stressed syllable in institution is tu. The 3rd syllable is stressed: in-sti-TU-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on in.

How do you pronounce institution?

/ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃən/ in American English.