How do you divide distinction into syllables?

Distinction divides as dis-tinc-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in distinction?

The second syllable (dis-TINC-tion).

Syllables in distinction

dis·tinc·tion

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

Pronunciation	/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ 3 syllables, dis-TINC-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	11

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

How many syllables are in distinction?: Distinction has three syllables.
How do you divide distinction into syllables?: Distinction divides as dis-tinc-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in distinction?: The second syllable (dis-TINC-tion).