How many syllables in compassion?

Syllables in compassion

3

com·pas·sion

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

How to say compassion

Pronunciation/kəmˈpæʃən/
3 syllables, com-PAS-sion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say compassion slowly and listen for each vowel sound: com, pas, sion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in compassion?
Compassion has three syllables.
How do you divide compassion into syllables?
Compassion divides as com-pas-sion.
Which syllable is stressed in compassion?
The second syllable (com-PAS-sion).

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