How many syllables in combination?

Syllables in combination

4

com·bi·na·tion

Combination has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say combination

Pronunciation/ˌkɑmbəˈneɪʃən/
4 syllables, com-bi-NA-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say combination slowly and listen for each vowel sound: com, bi, na, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in combination?
Combination has four syllables.
How do you divide combination into syllables?
Combination divides as com-bi-na-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in combination?
The third syllable (com-bi-NA-tion).

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