How do you divide convention into syllables?

Convention divides as con-ven-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in convention?

The second syllable (con-VEN-tion).

Syllables in convention

con·ven·tion

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

Pronunciation	/kənˈvɛnʃən/ 3 syllables, con-VEN-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

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

How many syllables are in convention?: Convention has three syllables.
How do you divide convention into syllables?: Convention divides as con-ven-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in convention?: The second syllable (con-VEN-tion).