How many syllables in cessation?

Syllables in cessation

3

ces·sa·tion

Cessation has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say cessation

Pronunciation/ˌsɛˈseɪʃən/
3 syllables, ces-SA-tion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say cessation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ces, sa, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in cessation?
Cessation has three syllables.
How do you divide cessation into syllables?
Cessation divides as ces-sa-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in cessation?
The second syllable (ces-SA-tion).

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