How many syllables in percussion?
Syllables in percussion
3
per·cus·sion
Percussion has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say percussion
| Pronunciation | /pɚˈkʌʃən/ 3 syllables, per-CUS-sion · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say percussion slowly and listen for each vowel sound: per, cus, sion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with percussion
- discussion
- concussion
- repercussion
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Questions
- How many syllables are in percussion?
- Percussion has three syllables.
- How do you divide percussion into syllables?
- Percussion divides as per-cus-sion.
- Which syllable is stressed in percussion?
- The second syllable (per-CUS-sion).