nation

How many syllables in nation?

  2 syllables

Divide nation into syllables:   na-tion
Stressed syllable in nation:   na-tion
How to pronounce nation:   ney-shun
How to say nation:

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Synonyms for nation


1 syllable
  • land
  • realm
  • race
  • state
2 syllables
  • country
  • ethos
  • people
  • culture
  • homeland
  • power
3 syllables
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    1 syllable
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