How do you divide congestion into syllables?

Congestion divides as con-ges-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in congestion?

The second syllable (con-GES-tion).

Syllables in congestion

con·ges·tion

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

Pronunciation	/kənˈdʒɛstʃən/ 3 syllables, con-GES-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

To count it yourself, say congestion slowly and listen for each vowel sound: con, ges, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in congestion?: Congestion has three syllables.
How do you divide congestion into syllables?: Congestion divides as con-ges-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in congestion?: The second syllable (con-GES-tion).