How many syllables in attrition?
Syllables in attrition
3
at·tri·tion
Attrition has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say attrition
| Pronunciation | /əˈtɹɪʃən/ 3 syllables, at-TRI-tion · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say attrition slowly and listen for each vowel sound: at, tri, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with attrition
- 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 attrition?
- Attrition has three syllables.
- How do you divide attrition into syllables?
- Attrition divides as at-tri-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in attrition?
- The second syllable (at-TRI-tion).