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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable va
  • 12 letters
Syllables
pres-er-va-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: pres-er-VA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on pres.
Pronunciation
/ˌprɛzɚˈveɪʃən/ 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 pres-ervation, preser-vation, preserva-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide preservation into syllables?

preservation divides as pres-er-va-tion. pres-er-va-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in preservation?

Preservation has 4 syllables (pres-er-va-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in preservation?

The stressed syllable in preservation is va. The 3rd syllable is stressed: pres-er-VA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on pres.

How do you pronounce preservation?

/ˌprɛzɚˈveɪʃən/ in American English.