Skip to content
lexiwi
Tools

Word tools

Games and search

Printables

Word lists

How many syllables in nation?

Type another word to check it instantly.

  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable na
  • 6 letters
Syllables
na-tion: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: NA-tion.
Pronunciation
/ˈneɪʃən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), 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 na-tion.

Words that rhyme with nation

See all rhymes for nation

More words with a similar syllable count and stress pattern

Frequently asked questions

How do you divide nation into syllables?

nation divides as na-tion. na-tion: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in nation?

Nation has 2 syllables (na-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in nation?

The stressed syllable in nation is na. The 1st syllable is stressed: NA-tion.

How do you pronounce nation?

/ˈneɪʃən/ in American English.