How many syllables in ascension?

Syllables in ascension

3

as·cen·sion

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

How to say ascension

Pronunciation/əˈsɛnʃən/
3 syllables, as-CEN-sion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say ascension slowly and listen for each vowel sound: as, cen, sion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in ascension?
Ascension has three syllables.
How do you divide ascension into syllables?
Ascension divides as as-cen-sion.
Which syllable is stressed in ascension?
The second syllable (as-CEN-sion).

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