How many syllables in absorption?

Syllables in absorption

3

ab·sorp·tion

Absorption has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say absorption

Said as /əbˈzɔɹpʃən/3 syllables, ab-SORP-tion · da-DUM-da
Said as /əbˈsɔɹpʃən/3 syllables, ab-SORP-tion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

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

Words that rhyme with absorption

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Questions

How many syllables are in absorption?
Absorption has three syllables.
How do you divide absorption into syllables?
Absorption divides as ab-sorp-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in absorption?
The second syllable (ab-SORP-tion).

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