How many syllables in assumption?

Syllables in assumption

3

as·sump·tion

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

How to say assumption

Pronunciation/əˈsʌmpʃən/
3 syllables, as-SUMP-tion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in assumption?
Assumption has three syllables.
How do you divide assumption into syllables?
Assumption divides as as-sump-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in assumption?
The second syllable (as-SUMP-tion).

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