How many syllables in pollution?

Syllables in pollution

3

pol·lu·tion

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

How to say pollution

Pronunciation/pəˈluʃən/
3 syllables, pol-LU-tion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say pollution slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pol, lu, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in pollution?
Pollution has three syllables.
How do you divide pollution into syllables?
Pollution divides as pol-lu-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in pollution?
The second syllable (pol-LU-tion).

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