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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable pa
  • 10 letters
Syllables
oc-cu-pa-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: oc-cu-PA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on oc.
Pronunciation
/ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/ 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 oc-cupation, occu-pation, occupa-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide occupation into syllables?

occupation divides as oc-cu-pa-tion. oc-cu-pa-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in occupation?

Occupation has 4 syllables (oc-cu-pa-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in occupation?

The stressed syllable in occupation is pa. The 3rd syllable is stressed: oc-cu-PA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on oc.

How do you pronounce occupation?

/ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/ in American English.