How many syllables in composition?
Syllables in composition
4
com·po·si·tion
Composition has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say composition
| Pronunciation | /ˌkɑmpəˈzɪʃən/ 4 syllables, com-po-SI-tion · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say composition slowly and listen for each vowel sound: com, po, si, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with composition
- position
- addition
- commission
- competition
- mission
- condition
- edition
- definition
- opposition
- permission
- tradition
- recognition
- transition
- exhibition
- transmission
- petition
See all rhymes for composition →
Questions
- How many syllables are in composition?
- Composition has four syllables.
- How do you divide composition into syllables?
- Composition divides as com-po-si-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in composition?
- The third syllable (com-po-SI-tion).