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  • 5 syllables
  • stressed syllable pa
  • 13 letters
Syllables
par-tic-i-pa-tion: 5 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 4th syllable is stressed: par-tic-i-PA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on tic.
Pronunciation
/pɑrˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (4th of 5), 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 par-ticipation, partic-ipation, partici-pation, participa-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide participation into syllables?

participation divides as par-tic-i-pa-tion. par-tic-i-pa-tion: 5 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in participation?

Participation has 5 syllables (par-tic-i-pa-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in participation?

The stressed syllable in participation is pa. The 4th syllable is stressed: par-tic-i-PA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on tic.

How do you pronounce participation?

/pɑrˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/ in American English.