How many syllables in "locution"?

"locution" has 3 sílabas (lo - cu - tion).

How to divide "locution"?

"locution" divides into 3 parts: lo · cu · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (lo... cu... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"locution": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:lo·cu·tion

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lo-CU-tion(lo · cu · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "locution" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄loʊ̯ˈkju.ʃn̩⁄

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Sílabaslo·cu·tion

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