How many syllables in "violation"?

"violation" has 4 lettergrepen (vi - o - la - tion).

How to divide "violation"?

"violation" divides into 4 parts: vi · o · la · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (vi... o... la... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"violation": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:vi·o·la·tion

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vi-o-LA-tion(vi · o · la · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "violation" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən⁄

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IPAˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən

Lettergrepenvi·o·la·tion

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