How many syllables in invention?
Syllables in invention
3
in·ven·tion
Invention has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say invention
| Pronunciation | /ˌɪnˈvɛnʃən/ 3 syllables, in-VEN-tion · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say invention slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, ven, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with invention
- attention
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Questions
- How many syllables are in invention?
- Invention has three syllables.
- How do you divide invention into syllables?
- Invention divides as in-ven-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in invention?
- The second syllable (in-VEN-tion).