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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable ra
  • 11 letters
Syllables
prep-a-ra-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: prep-a-RA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on prep.
Pronunciation
/ˌprɛpɚˈeɪʃən/ 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 prep-aration, prepa-ration, prepara-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide preparation into syllables?

preparation divides as prep-a-ra-tion. prep-a-ra-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in preparation?

Preparation has 4 syllables (prep-a-ra-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in preparation?

The stressed syllable in preparation is ra. The 3rd syllable is stressed: prep-a-RA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on prep.

How do you pronounce preparation?

/ˌprɛpɚˈeɪʃən/ in American English.