How many syllables in ambition?
Syllables in ambition
3
am·bi·tion
Ambition has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say ambition
| Pronunciation | /æmˈbɪʃən/ 3 syllables, am-BI-tion · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say ambition slowly and listen for each vowel sound: am, bi, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with ambition
- position
- addition
- commission
- competition
- mission
- condition
- edition
- definition
- opposition
- permission
- tradition
- recognition
- transition
- exhibition
- composition
- transmission
Questions
- How many syllables are in ambition?
- Ambition has three syllables.
- How do you divide ambition into syllables?
- Ambition divides as am-bi-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in ambition?
- The second syllable (am-BI-tion).