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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable va
  • 10 letters
Syllables
mo-ti-va-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: mo-ti-VA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on mo.
Pronunciation
/ˌmoʊtəˈveɪʃən/ 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 mo-tivation, moti-vation, motiva-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide motivation into syllables?

motivation divides as mo-ti-va-tion. mo-ti-va-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in motivation?

Motivation has 4 syllables (mo-ti-va-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in motivation?

The stressed syllable in motivation is va. The 3rd syllable is stressed: mo-ti-VA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on mo.

How do you pronounce motivation?

/ˌmoʊtəˈveɪʃən/ in American English.