How many syllables in "preoccupation"?

"preoccupation" has 5 sílabas (pre - oc - cu - pa - tion).

How to divide "preoccupation"?

"preoccupation" divides into 5 parts: pre · oc · cu · pa · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pre... oc... cu... pa... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 Sílabas

"preoccupation": 5 sílabas.

Sílabas:pre·oc·cu·pa·tion

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pre-oc-cu-PA-tion(pre · oc · cu · pa · tion)○ ○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "preoccupation" falls on 4th syllable.

IPA:⁄priːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən⁄

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Sílabaspre·oc·cu·pa·tion

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How many syllables in "preoccupation"?: "preoccupation" has 5 sílabas (pre - oc - cu - pa - tion).
How to divide "preoccupation"?: "preoccupation" divides into 5 parts: pre · oc · cu · pa · tion.
Where is the stress in "preoccupation"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "preoccupation"?: Say each syllable slowly (pre... oc... cu... pa... tion) and listen on SayItVid.