How many syllables in suction?

Syllables in suction

2

suc·tion

Suction has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say suction

Pronunciation/ˈsʌkʃən/
2 syllables, SUC-tion · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say suction slowly and listen for each vowel sound: suc, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with suction

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Questions

How many syllables are in suction?
Suction has two syllables.
How do you divide suction into syllables?
Suction divides as suc-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in suction?
The first syllable (SUC-tion).

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