How do you divide extinction into syllables?

Extinction divides as ex-tinc-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in extinction?

The second syllable (ex-TINC-tion).

Syllables in extinction

ex·tinc·tion

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

Said as /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/	3 syllables, ex-TINC-tion · da-DUM-da
Said as /ɪkˈstɪŋʃən/	3 syllables, ex-TINC-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

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

How many syllables are in extinction?: Extinction has three syllables.
How do you divide extinction into syllables?: Extinction divides as ex-tinc-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in extinction?: The second syllable (ex-TINC-tion).