How do you divide amputation into syllables?

Amputation divides as am-pu-ta-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in amputation?

The third syllable (am-pu-TA-tion).

Syllables in amputation

am·pu·ta·tion

Amputation has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˌæmpjəˈteɪʃən/ 4 syllables, am-pu-TA-tion · da-da-DUM-da
Stress	Third syllable
Letters	10

To count it yourself, say amputation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: am, pu, ta, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in amputation?: Amputation has four syllables.
How do you divide amputation into syllables?: Amputation divides as am-pu-ta-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in amputation?: The third syllable (am-pu-TA-tion).