How many syllables in citation?

There are 3 syllables in the word citation.

Divide citation into syllables:

citation (noun):: an official summons to appear (as before a court); an official commendation or award, esp. for bravery; an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement.

acclaim

accolade

acknowledgment

applause

award

cite

commendation

credit

dedication

dithyramb

encomium

eulogium

eulogy

homage

honor

hymn

laurels

mention

paean

panegyric

prize

quotation

quote

reference

salutation

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