How do you divide instruction into syllables?

Instruction divides as in-struc-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in instruction?

The second syllable (in-STRUC-tion).

Syllables in instruction

in·struc·tion

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

Pronunciation	/ˌɪnsˈtɹʌkʃən/ 3 syllables, in-STRUC-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	11

To count it yourself, say instruction slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, struc, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in instruction?: Instruction has three syllables.
How do you divide instruction into syllables?: Instruction divides as in-struc-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in instruction?: The second syllable (in-STRUC-tion).