How do you divide discretion into syllables?

Discretion divides as dis-cre-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in discretion?

The second syllable (dis-CRE-tion).

Syllables in discretion

dis·cre·tion

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

Pronunciation	/dɪsˈkɹɛʃən/ 3 syllables, dis-CRE-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

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

How many syllables are in discretion?: Discretion has three syllables.
How do you divide discretion into syllables?: Discretion divides as dis-cre-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in discretion?: The second syllable (dis-CRE-tion).