How do you divide malfunction into syllables?

Malfunction divides as mal-func-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in malfunction?

The second syllable (mal-FUNC-tion).

Syllables in malfunction

mal·func·tion

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

Pronunciation	/mælˈfʌŋkʃən/ 3 syllables, mal-FUNC-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	11

To count it yourself, say malfunction slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mal, func, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in malfunction?: Malfunction has three syllables.
How do you divide malfunction into syllables?: Malfunction divides as mal-func-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in malfunction?: The second syllable (mal-FUNC-tion).