How do you divide commotion into syllables?

Commotion divides as com-mo-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in commotion?

The second syllable (com-MO-tion).

Syllables in commotion

com·mo·tion

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

Pronunciation	/kəˈmoʊʃən/ 3 syllables, com-MO-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	9

To count it yourself, say commotion slowly and listen for each vowel sound: com, mo, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in commotion?: Commotion has three syllables.
How do you divide commotion into syllables?: Commotion divides as com-mo-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in commotion?: The second syllable (com-MO-tion).