How many syllables in petition?
Syllables in petition
3
pe·ti·tion
Petition has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say petition
| Pronunciation | /pəˈtɪʃən/ 3 syllables, pe-TI-tion · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say petition slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pe, ti, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with petition
- position
- addition
- commission
- competition
- mission
- condition
- edition
- definition
- opposition
- permission
- tradition
- recognition
- transition
- exhibition
- composition
- transmission
Questions
- How many syllables are in petition?
- Petition has three syllables.
- How do you divide petition into syllables?
- Petition divides as pe-ti-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in petition?
- The second syllable (pe-TI-tion).