How many syllables in extortion?
Syllables in extortion
3
ex·tor·tion
Extortion has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say extortion
| Pronunciation | /ɛkˈstɔɹʃən/ 3 syllables, ex-TOR-tion · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say extortion slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, tor, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with extortion
- portion
- abortion
- proportion
- distortion
- torsion
- apportion
- contortion
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Questions
- How many syllables are in extortion?
- Extortion has three syllables.
- How do you divide extortion into syllables?
- Extortion divides as ex-tor-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in extortion?
- The second syllable (ex-TOR-tion).