How do you divide prosecution into syllables?

Prosecution divides as pros-e-cu-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in prosecution?

The third syllable (pros-e-CU-tion).

Syllables in prosecution

pros·e·cu·tion

Prosecution has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˌpɹɑsəˈkjuʃən/ 4 syllables, pros-e-CU-tion · da-da-DUM-da
Stress	Third syllable
Letters	11

To count it yourself, say prosecution slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pros, e, cu, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in prosecution?: Prosecution has four syllables.
How do you divide prosecution into syllables?: Prosecution divides as pros-e-cu-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in prosecution?: The third syllable (pros-e-CU-tion).