How do you divide distortion into syllables?

Distortion divides as dis-tor-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in distortion?

The second syllable (dis-TOR-tion).

Syllables in distortion

dis·tor·tion

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

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

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

How many syllables are in distortion?: Distortion has three syllables.
How do you divide distortion into syllables?: Distortion divides as dis-tor-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in distortion?: The second syllable (dis-TOR-tion).