How many syllables in traction?

Syllables in traction

2

trac·tion

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

How to say traction

Pronunciation/ˈtɹækʃən/
2 syllables, TRAC-tion · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

Words that rhyme with traction

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Questions

How many syllables are in traction?
Traction has two syllables.
How do you divide traction into syllables?
Traction divides as trac-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in traction?
The first syllable (TRAC-tion).

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