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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable ta
  • 10 letters
Syllables
in-vi-ta-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: in-vi-TA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on in.
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/ 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-vitation, invi-tation, invita-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide invitation into syllables?

invitation divides as in-vi-ta-tion. in-vi-ta-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in invitation?

Invitation has 4 syllables (in-vi-ta-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in invitation?

The stressed syllable in invitation is ta. The 3rd syllable is stressed: in-vi-TA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on in.

How do you pronounce invitation?

/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/ in American English.