How do you divide execution into syllables?

Execution divides as ex-e-cu-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in execution?

The third syllable (ex-e-CU-tion).

Syllables in execution

ex·e·cu·tion

Execution has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˌɛksəˈkjuʃən/ 4 syllables, ex-e-CU-tion · da-da-DUM-da
Stress	Third syllable
Letters	9

To count it yourself, say execution slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, e, cu, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in execution?: Execution has four syllables.
How do you divide execution into syllables?: Execution divides as ex-e-cu-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in execution?: The third syllable (ex-e-CU-tion).