How do you divide affliction into syllables?

Affliction divides as af-flic-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in affliction?

The second syllable (af-FLIC-tion).

Syllables in affliction

af·flic·tion

Affliction has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

Pronunciation	/əˈflɪkʃən/ 3 syllables, af-FLIC-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

To count it yourself, say affliction slowly and listen for each vowel sound: af, flic, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in affliction?: Affliction has three syllables.
How do you divide affliction into syllables?: Affliction divides as af-flic-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in affliction?: The second syllable (af-FLIC-tion).