How many syllables in addition?
Syllables in addition
3
ad·di·tion
Addition has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say addition
| Pronunciation | /əˈdɪʃən/ 3 syllables, ad-DI-tion · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say addition slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ad, di, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with addition
- position
- commission
- competition
- mission
- condition
- edition
- definition
- opposition
- permission
- tradition
- recognition
- transition
- exhibition
- composition
- transmission
- petition
Questions
- How many syllables are in addition?
- Addition has three syllables.
- How do you divide addition into syllables?
- Addition divides as ad-di-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in addition?
- The second syllable (ad-DI-tion).