How many syllables in demolition?

Syllables in demolition

4

de·mo·li·tion

Demolition has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say demolition

Pronunciation/ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/
4 syllables, de-mo-LI-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say demolition slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, mo, li, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in demolition?
Demolition has four syllables.
How do you divide demolition into syllables?
Demolition divides as de-mo-li-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in demolition?
The third syllable (de-mo-LI-tion).

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