How many syllables in vocation?

Syllables in vocation

3

vo·ca·tion

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

How to say vocation

Pronunciation/voʊˈkeɪʃən/
3 syllables, vo-CA-tion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say vocation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: vo, ca, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in vocation?
Vocation has three syllables.
How do you divide vocation into syllables?
Vocation divides as vo-ca-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in vocation?
The second syllable (vo-CA-tion).

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