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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable ga
  • 10 letters
Syllables
lit-i-ga-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: lit-i-GA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on lit.
Pronunciation
/ˌlɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/ 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 lit-igation, liti-gation, litiga-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide litigation into syllables?

litigation divides as lit-i-ga-tion. lit-i-ga-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in litigation?

Litigation has 4 syllables (lit-i-ga-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in litigation?

The stressed syllable in litigation is ga. The 3rd syllable is stressed: lit-i-GA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on lit.

How do you pronounce litigation?

/ˌlɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/ in American English.