How many syllables in "medication"?

"medication" has 4 sílabas (med - i - ca - tion).

How to divide "medication"?

"medication" divides into 4 parts: med · i · ca · tion.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (med... i... ca... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

4 Sílabas

"medication": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:med·i·ca·tion

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med-i-CA-tion(med · i · ca · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "medication" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌmɛd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən⁄

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IPAˌmɛd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

Sílabasmed·i·ca·tion

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How many syllables in "medication"?: "medication" has 4 sílabas (med - i - ca - tion).
How to divide "medication"?: "medication" divides into 4 parts: med · i · ca · tion.
Where is the stress in "medication"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "medication"?: Say each syllable slowly (med... i... ca... tion) and listen on SayItVid.