How many syllables in publication?

Syllables in publication

4

pub·li·ca·tion

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

How to say publication

Pronunciation/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
4 syllables, pub-li-CA-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say publication slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pub, li, ca, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in publication?
Publication has four syllables.
How do you divide publication into syllables?
Publication divides as pub-li-ca-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in publication?
The third syllable (pub-li-CA-tion).

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