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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable ca
  • 11 letters
Syllables
pub-li-ca-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: pub-li-CA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on pub.
Pronunciation
/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/ 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 pub-lication, publi-cation, publica-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide publication into syllables?

publication divides as pub-li-ca-tion. pub-li-ca-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in publication?

Publication has 4 syllables (pub-li-ca-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in publication?

The stressed syllable in publication is ca. The 3rd syllable is stressed: pub-li-CA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on pub.

How do you pronounce publication?

/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English.