How many syllables in "scorpion"?

"scorpion" has 3 sílabas (scor - pi - on).

How to divide "scorpion"?

"scorpion" divides into 3 parts: scor · pi · on.

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

Say each syllable slowly (scor... pi... on) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"scorpion": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:scor·pi·on

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SCOR-pi-on(scor · pi · on)● ○ ○

Stress in "scorpion" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈskɔːr.pi.ən⁄

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IPAˈskɔːr.pi.ən

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