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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable la
  • 11 letters
Syllables
spec-u-la-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: spec-u-LA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on spec.
Pronunciation
/ˌspɛkjəˈleɪʃən/ 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 spec-ulation, specu-lation, specula-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide speculation into syllables?

speculation divides as spec-u-la-tion. spec-u-la-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in speculation?

Speculation has 4 syllables (spec-u-la-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in speculation?

The stressed syllable in speculation is la. The 3rd syllable is stressed: spec-u-LA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on spec.

How do you pronounce speculation?

/ˌspɛkjəˈleɪʃən/ in American English.