How many syllables in explosion?
Syllables in explosion
3
ex·plo·sion
Explosion has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say explosion
| Pronunciation | /ɪksˈploʊʒən/ 3 syllables, ex-PLO-sion · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say explosion slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, plo, sion. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in explosion?
- Explosion has three syllables.
- How do you divide explosion into syllables?
- Explosion divides as ex-plo-sion.
- Which syllable is stressed in explosion?
- The second syllable (ex-PLO-sion).