How do you divide attention into syllables?

Attention divides as at-ten-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in attention?

The second syllable (at-TEN-tion).

Syllables in attention

at·ten·tion

Attention has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

Pronunciation	/əˈtɛnʃən/ 3 syllables, at-TEN-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	9

To count it yourself, say attention slowly and listen for each vowel sound: at, ten, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in attention?: Attention has three syllables.
How do you divide attention into syllables?: Attention divides as at-ten-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in attention?: The second syllable (at-TEN-tion).