How many syllables in expression?

Syllables in expression

3

ex·pres·sion

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

How to say expression

Pronunciation/ɪksˈpɹɛʃən/
3 syllables, ex-PRES-sion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say expression slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, pres, sion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in expression?
Expression has three syllables.
How do you divide expression into syllables?
Expression divides as ex-pres-sion.
Which syllable is stressed in expression?
The second syllable (ex-PRES-sion).

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