How many syllables in compulsion?

Syllables in compulsion

3

com·pul·sion

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

How to say compulsion

Pronunciation/kəmˈpʌlʃən/
3 syllables, com-PUL-sion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in compulsion?
Compulsion has three syllables.
How do you divide compulsion into syllables?
Compulsion divides as com-pul-sion.
Which syllable is stressed in compulsion?
The second syllable (com-PUL-sion).

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