How many syllables in interruption?

Syllables in interruption

4

in·ter·rup·tion

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

How to say interruption

Pronunciation/ˌɪntɚˈʌpʃən/
4 syllables, in-ter-RUP-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters12

To count it yourself, say interruption slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, ter, rup, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in interruption?
Interruption has four syllables.
How do you divide interruption into syllables?
Interruption divides as in-ter-rup-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in interruption?
The third syllable (in-ter-RUP-tion).

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