How many syllables in probation?

Syllables in probation

3

pro·ba·tion

Probation has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say probation

Pronunciation/pɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/
3 syllables, pro-BA-tion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say probation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pro, ba, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in probation?
Probation has three syllables.
How do you divide probation into syllables?
Probation divides as pro-ba-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in probation?
The second syllable (pro-BA-tion).

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