How do you divide competition into syllables?

Competition divides as com-pe-ti-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in competition?

The third syllable (com-pe-TI-tion).

Syllables in competition

com·pe·ti·tion

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

Pronunciation	/ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən/ 4 syllables, com-pe-TI-tion · da-da-DUM-da
Stress	Third syllable
Letters	11

To count it yourself, say competition slowly and listen for each vowel sound: com, pe, ti, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in competition?: Competition has four syllables.
How do you divide competition into syllables?: Competition divides as com-pe-ti-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in competition?: The third syllable (com-pe-TI-tion).