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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable na
  • 11 letters
Syllables
res-ig-na-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: res-ig-NA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on res.
Pronunciation
/ˌrɛzəɡˈneɪʃən/ 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 res-ignation, resig-nation, resigna-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide resignation into syllables?

resignation divides as res-ig-na-tion. res-ig-na-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in resignation?

Resignation has 4 syllables (res-ig-na-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in resignation?

The stressed syllable in resignation is na. The 3rd syllable is stressed: res-ig-NA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on res.

How do you pronounce resignation?

/ˌrɛzəɡˈneɪʃən/ in American English.