How do you divide acquisition into syllables?

Acquisition divides as ac-qui-si-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in acquisition?

The third syllable (ac-qui-SI-tion).

Syllables in acquisition

ac·qui·si·tion

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

Pronunciation	/ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/ 4 syllables, ac-qui-SI-tion · da-da-DUM-da
Stress	Third syllable
Letters	11

To count it yourself, say acquisition slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ac, qui, si, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in acquisition?: Acquisition has four syllables.
How do you divide acquisition into syllables?: Acquisition divides as ac-qui-si-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in acquisition?: The third syllable (ac-qui-SI-tion).