How many syllables in insurrection?

Syllables in insurrection

4

in·sur·rec·tion

Insurrection has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say insurrection

Pronunciation/ˌɪnsɚˈɛkʃən/
4 syllables, in-sur-REC-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters12

To count it yourself, say insurrection slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, sur, rec, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in insurrection?
Insurrection has four syllables.
How do you divide insurrection into syllables?
Insurrection divides as in-sur-rec-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in insurrection?
The third syllable (in-sur-REC-tion).

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