How many syllables in portion?
Syllables in portion
2
por·tion
Portion has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say portion
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɔɹʃən/ 2 syllables, POR-tion · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say portion slowly and listen for each vowel sound: por, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with portion
- abortion
- proportion
- distortion
- extortion
- torsion
- apportion
- contortion
Questions
- How many syllables are in portion?
- Portion has two syllables.
- How do you divide portion into syllables?
- Portion divides as por-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in portion?
- The first syllable (POR-tion).