How many syllables in "cessation"?

"cessation" has 3 음절 (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.

음절 가이드

3 음절

"cessation": 3 음절.

음절:ces·sa·tion

제1강세

ces-SA-tion(ces · sa · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "cessation" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄sɛˈseɪʃən⁄

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자동 재생

IPAsɛˈseɪʃən

음절ces·sa·tion

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How many syllables in "cessation"?: "cessation" has 3 음절 (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.