How do you divide approximation into syllables?

Approximation divides as ap-prox-i-ma-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in approximation?

The fourth syllable (ap-prox-i-MA-tion).

Syllables in approximation

ap·prox·i·ma·tion

Approximation has five syllables. The stress falls on the fourth syllable.

Pronunciation	/əˌpɹɑksəˈmeɪʃən/ 5 syllables, ap-prox-i-MA-tion · da-da-da-DUM-da
Stress	Fourth syllable
Letters	13

To count it yourself, say approximation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ap, prox, i, ma, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in approximation?: Approximation has five syllables.
How do you divide approximation into syllables?: Approximation divides as ap-prox-i-ma-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in approximation?: The fourth syllable (ap-prox-i-MA-tion).