How many syllables in expansion?

Syllables in expansion

3

ex·pan·sion

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

How to say expansion

Said as /ɪkˈspænʃən/3 syllables, ex-PAN-sion · da-DUM-da
Said as /ɪkˈspæntʃən/3 syllables, ex-PAN-sion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say expansion slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, pan, sion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in expansion?
Expansion has three syllables.
How do you divide expansion into syllables?
Expansion divides as ex-pan-sion.
Which syllable is stressed in expansion?
The second syllable (ex-PAN-sion).

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