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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable na
  • 8 letters
Syllables
na-tion-al: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Also said with 2 syllables (/ˈnæʃnəl/).
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: NA-tion-al.
Pronunciation
/ˈnæʃənəl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as na-tional.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide national into syllables?

national divides as na-tion-al. na-tion-al: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Also said with 2 syllables (/ˈnæʃnəl/).

How many syllables are in national?

National has 3 syllables (na-tion-al).

Which syllable is stressed in national?

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

How do you pronounce national?

/ˈnæʃənəl/ in American English.