How do you divide investigation into syllables?

Investigation divides as in-ves-ti-ga-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in investigation?

The fourth syllable (in-ves-ti-GA-tion).

Syllables in investigation

in·ves·ti·ga·tion

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

Pronunciation	/ˌɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/ 5 syllables, in-ves-ti-GA-tion · da-da-da-DUM-da
Stress	Fourth syllable
Letters	13

To count it yourself, say investigation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, ves, ti, ga, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in investigation?: Investigation has five syllables.
How do you divide investigation into syllables?: Investigation divides as in-ves-ti-ga-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in investigation?: The fourth syllable (in-ves-ti-GA-tion).