How many syllables in probation?
Syllables in probation
3
pro·ba·tion
Probation has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say probation
| Pronunciation | /pɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/ 3 syllables, pro-BA-tion · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say probation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pro, ba, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with probation
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- nation
- application
- location
- generation
- foundation
- conversation
- investigation
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Questions
- How many syllables are in probation?
- Probation has three syllables.
- How do you divide probation into syllables?
- Probation divides as pro-ba-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in probation?
- The second syllable (pro-BA-tion).