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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable va
  • 9 letters
Syllables
sal-va-tion: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: sal-VA-tion.
Pronunciation
/sælˈveɪʃən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), 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 sal-vation, salva-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide salvation into syllables?

salvation divides as sal-va-tion. sal-va-tion: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in salvation?

Salvation has 3 syllables (sal-va-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in salvation?

The stressed syllable in salvation is va. The 2nd syllable is stressed: sal-VA-tion.

How do you pronounce salvation?

/sælˈveɪʃən/ in American English.