How do you divide precaution into syllables?

Precaution divides as pre-cau-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in precaution?

The second syllable (pre-CAU-tion).

Syllables in precaution

pre·cau·tion

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

Pronunciation	/pɹiˈkɔʃən/ 3 syllables, pre-CAU-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

To count it yourself, say precaution slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pre, cau, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in precaution?: Precaution has three syllables.
How do you divide precaution into syllables?: Precaution divides as pre-cau-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in precaution?: The second syllable (pre-CAU-tion).