How many syllables in reaction?
Syllables in reaction
3
re·ac·tion
Reaction has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say reaction
| Pronunciation | /ɹiˈækʃən/ 3 syllables, re-AC-tion · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say reaction slowly and listen for each vowel sound: re, ac, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with reaction
- action
- interaction
- transaction
- satisfaction
- attraction
- fraction
- extraction
- faction
- distraction
- traction
- contraction
- dissatisfaction
- abstraction
- inaction
- diffraction
- subtraction
Questions
- How many syllables are in reaction?
- Reaction has three syllables.
- How do you divide reaction into syllables?
- Reaction divides as re-ac-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in reaction?
- The second syllable (re-AC-tion).