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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable ni
  • 11 letters
Syllables
rec-og-ni-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: rec-og-NI-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on rec.
Pronunciation
/ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ 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 rec-ognition, recog-nition, recogni-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide recognition into syllables?

recognition divides as rec-og-ni-tion. rec-og-ni-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in recognition?

Recognition has 4 syllables (rec-og-ni-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in recognition?

The stressed syllable in recognition is ni. The 3rd syllable is stressed: rec-og-NI-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on rec.

How do you pronounce recognition?

/ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ in American English.