How many syllables in action?
Syllables in action
2
ac·tion
Action has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say action
| Pronunciation | /ˈækʃən/ 2 syllables, AC-tion · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 6 |
To count it yourself, say action slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ac, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with action
- reaction
- interaction
- transaction
- satisfaction
- attraction
- fraction
- extraction
- faction
- distraction
- traction
- contraction
- dissatisfaction
- abstraction
- inaction
- diffraction
- subtraction
Questions
- How many syllables are in action?
- Action has two syllables.
- How do you divide action into syllables?
- Action divides as ac-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in action?
- The first syllable (AC-tion).