How do you divide diffraction into syllables?

Diffraction divides as dif-frac-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in diffraction?

The second syllable (dif-FRAC-tion).

Syllables in diffraction

dif·frac·tion

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

Pronunciation	/dɪˈfɹækʃən/ 3 syllables, dif-FRAC-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	11

To count it yourself, say diffraction slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dif, frac, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in diffraction?: Diffraction has three syllables.
How do you divide diffraction into syllables?: Diffraction divides as dif-frac-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in diffraction?: The second syllable (dif-FRAC-tion).