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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable lu
  • 10 letters
Syllables
rev-o-lu-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: rev-o-LU-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on rev.
Pronunciation
/ˌrɛvəˈluʃən/ 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 rev-olution, revo-lution, revolu-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide revolution into syllables?

revolution divides as rev-o-lu-tion. rev-o-lu-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in revolution?

Revolution has 4 syllables (rev-o-lu-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in revolution?

The stressed syllable in revolution is lu. The 3rd syllable is stressed: rev-o-LU-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on rev.

How do you pronounce revolution?

/ˌrɛvəˈluʃən/ in American English.