How many syllables in circumcision?

Syllables in circumcision

4

cir·cum·ci·sion

Circumcision has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say circumcision

Pronunciation/ˌsɝkəmˈsɪʒən/
4 syllables, cir-cum-CI-sion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters12

To count it yourself, say circumcision slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cir, cum, ci, sion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in circumcision?
Circumcision has four syllables.
How do you divide circumcision into syllables?
Circumcision divides as cir-cum-ci-sion.
Which syllable is stressed in circumcision?
The third syllable (cir-cum-CI-sion).

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