How many syllables in auction?

Syllables in auction

2

auc·tion

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

How to say auction

Said as /ˈɑkʃən/2 syllables, AUC-tion · DUM-da
Said as /ˈɔkʃən/2 syllables, AUC-tion · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

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

Words that rhyme with auction

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Questions

How many syllables are in auction?
Auction has two syllables.
How do you divide auction into syllables?
Auction divides as auc-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in auction?
The first syllable (AUC-tion).

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