How many syllables in opposition?
Syllables in opposition
4
op·po·si·tion
Opposition has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say opposition
| Pronunciation | /ˌɑpəˈzɪʃən/ 4 syllables, op-po-SI-tion · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say opposition slowly and listen for each vowel sound: op, po, si, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with opposition
- position
- addition
- commission
- competition
- mission
- condition
- edition
- definition
- permission
- tradition
- recognition
- transition
- exhibition
- composition
- transmission
- petition
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Questions
- How many syllables are in opposition?
- Opposition has four syllables.
- How do you divide opposition into syllables?
- Opposition divides as op-po-si-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in opposition?
- The third syllable (op-po-SI-tion).