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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable ta
  • 14 letters
Syllables
trans-por-ta-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: trans-por-TA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on trans.
Pronunciation
/ˌtrænspɚˈteɪʃən/ 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 trans-portation, transpor-tation, transporta-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide transportation into syllables?

transportation divides as trans-por-ta-tion. trans-por-ta-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in transportation?

Transportation has 4 syllables (trans-por-ta-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in transportation?

The stressed syllable in transportation is ta. The 3rd syllable is stressed: trans-por-TA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on trans.

How do you pronounce transportation?

/ˌtrænspɚˈteɪʃən/ in American English.