How do you divide occupation into syllables?

Occupation divides as oc-cu-pa-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in occupation?

The third syllable (oc-cu-PA-tion).

Syllables in occupation

oc·cu·pa·tion

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

Pronunciation	/ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/ 4 syllables, oc-cu-PA-tion · da-da-DUM-da
Stress	Third syllable
Letters	10

To count it yourself, say occupation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: oc, cu, pa, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in occupation?: Occupation has four syllables.
How do you divide occupation into syllables?: Occupation divides as oc-cu-pa-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in occupation?: The third syllable (oc-cu-PA-tion).