How many syllables in "cessation"?

"cessation" has 3 syllabes (ces - sa - tion).

How to divide "cessation"?

"cessation" divides into 3 parts: ces · sa · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ces... sa... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"cessation": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:ces·sa·tion

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ces-SA-tion(ces · sa · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "cessation" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄sɛˈseɪʃən⁄

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Syllabesces·sa·tion

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How many syllables in "cessation"?: "cessation" has 3 syllabes (ces - sa - tion).
How to divide "cessation"?: "cessation" divides into 3 parts: ces · sa · tion.
Where is the stress in "cessation"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "cessation"?: Say each syllable slowly (ces... sa... tion) and listen on SayItVid.