How many syllables in "commotion"?

"commotion" has 3 sílabas (com - mo - tion).

How to divide "commotion"?

"commotion" divides into 3 parts: com · mo · tion.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (com... mo... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"commotion": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:com·mo·tion

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com-MO-tion(com · mo · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "commotion" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəˈmoʊʃən⁄

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IPAkəˈmoʊʃən

Sílabascom·mo·tion

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How many syllables in "commotion"?: "commotion" has 3 sílabas (com - mo - tion).
How to divide "commotion"?: "commotion" divides into 3 parts: com · mo · tion.
Where is the stress in "commotion"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "commotion"?: Say each syllable slowly (com... mo... tion) and listen on SayItVid.