How to pronounce cessation

cessation

/seˈseɪʃən/

3 syllables, stress on the second

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/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/eɪ/as in day	Glide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/ʃ/as in she	Lips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

How do you pronounce cessation?

Cessation is pronounced /seˈseɪʃən/ in American English.

How many syllables are in cessation?

Cessation has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in cessation?

The second syllable: /seˈseɪʃən/.