How do you divide abbreviation into syllables?

Abbreviation divides as ab-bre-vi-a-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in abbreviation?

The fourth syllable (ab-bre-vi-A-tion).

Syllables in abbreviation

ab·bre·vi·a·tion

Abbreviation has five syllables. The stress falls on the fourth syllable.

Pronunciation	/əˌbɹiviˈeɪʃən/ 5 syllables, ab-bre-vi-A-tion · da-da-da-DUM-da
Stress	Fourth syllable
Letters	12

To count it yourself, say abbreviation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ab, bre, vi, a, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in abbreviation?: Abbreviation has five syllables.
How do you divide abbreviation into syllables?: Abbreviation divides as ab-bre-vi-a-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in abbreviation?: The fourth syllable (ab-bre-vi-A-tion).