How many syllables in exemption?

Syllables in exemption

3

ex·emp·tion

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

How to say exemption

Said as /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/3 syllables, ex-EMP-tion · da-DUM-da
Said as /ɪɡˈzɛmʃən/3 syllables, ex-EMP-tion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

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

Words that rhyme with exemption

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Questions

How many syllables are in exemption?
Exemption has three syllables.
How do you divide exemption into syllables?
Exemption divides as ex-emp-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in exemption?
The second syllable (ex-EMP-tion).

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