How many syllables in attrition?

Syllables in attrition

3

at·tri·tion

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

How to say attrition

Pronunciation/əˈtɹɪʃən/
3 syllables, at-TRI-tion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in attrition?
Attrition has three syllables.
How do you divide attrition into syllables?
Attrition divides as at-tri-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in attrition?
The second syllable (at-TRI-tion).

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