How many syllables in persuasion?

Syllables in persuasion

3

per·sua·sion

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

How to say persuasion

Pronunciation/pɚˈsweɪʒən/
3 syllables, per-SUA-sion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say persuasion slowly and listen for each vowel sound: per, sua, sion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in persuasion?
Persuasion has three syllables.
How do you divide persuasion into syllables?
Persuasion divides as per-sua-sion.
Which syllable is stressed in persuasion?
The second syllable (per-SUA-sion).

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