How many syllables in acquisition?
Syllables in acquisition
4
ac·qui·si·tion
Acquisition has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say acquisition
| Pronunciation | /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/ 4 syllables, ac-qui-SI-tion · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say acquisition slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ac, qui, si, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with acquisition
- position
- addition
- commission
- competition
- mission
- condition
- edition
- definition
- opposition
- permission
- tradition
- recognition
- transition
- exhibition
- composition
- transmission
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Questions
- How many syllables are in acquisition?
- Acquisition has four syllables.
- How do you divide acquisition into syllables?
- Acquisition divides as ac-qui-si-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in acquisition?
- The third syllable (ac-qui-SI-tion).