separation

How many syllables in separation?

  4 syllables

Divide separation into syllables:   sep-a-ra-tion
Primary syllable stress:   sep-a-ra-tion
Secondary syllable stress:   sep-a-ra-tion
How to pronounce separation:   sep-er-ey-shun
How to say separation:

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Synonyms for separation


1 syllable
  • breach
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2 syllables
  • breakup
  • exile
  • rupture
  • divorce
  • parting
  • subset
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