How do you divide decomposition into syllables?

Decomposition divides as de-com-po-si-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in decomposition?

The fourth syllable (de-com-po-SI-tion).

Syllables in decomposition

de·com·po·si·tion

Decomposition has five syllables. The stress falls on the fourth syllable.

Said as /ˌdikəmpoʊˈzɪʃən/	5 syllables, de-com-po-SI-tion · da-da-da-DUM-da
Said as /ˌdikəmpəˈzɪʃən/	5 syllables, de-com-po-SI-tion · da-da-da-DUM-da
Stress	Fourth syllable
Letters	13

To count it yourself, say decomposition slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, com, po, si, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in decomposition?: Decomposition has five syllables.
How do you divide decomposition into syllables?: Decomposition divides as de-com-po-si-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in decomposition?: The fourth syllable (de-com-po-SI-tion).