How many syllables in expulsion?

Syllables in expulsion

3

ex·pul·sion

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

How to say expulsion

Pronunciation/ɪkˈspʌlʃən/
3 syllables, ex-PUL-sion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in expulsion?
Expulsion has three syllables.
How do you divide expulsion into syllables?
Expulsion divides as ex-pul-sion.
Which syllable is stressed in expulsion?
The second syllable (ex-PUL-sion).

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