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

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide navigation into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in navigation?

Navigation has 4 syllables (nav-i-ga-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in navigation?

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

How do you pronounce navigation?

/ˌnævəˈɡeɪʃən/ in American English.