How do you divide corruption into syllables?

Corruption divides as cor-rup-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in corruption?

The second syllable (cor-RUP-tion).

Syllables in corruption

cor·rup·tion

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

Pronunciation	/kɚˈʌpʃən/ 3 syllables, cor-RUP-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

To count it yourself, say corruption slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cor, rup, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in corruption?: Corruption has three syllables.
How do you divide corruption into syllables?: Corruption divides as cor-rup-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in corruption?: The second syllable (cor-RUP-tion).