How do you divide construction into syllables?

Construction divides as con-struc-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in construction?

The second syllable (con-STRUC-tion).

Syllables in construction

con·struc·tion

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

Pronunciation	/kənsˈtɹʌkʃən/ 3 syllables, con-STRUC-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	12

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

How many syllables are in construction?: Construction has three syllables.
How do you divide construction into syllables?: Construction divides as con-struc-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in construction?: The second syllable (con-STRUC-tion).