How many syllables in "ascension"?

"ascension" has 3 lettergrepen (as - cen - sion).

How to divide "ascension"?

"ascension" divides into 3 parts: as · cen · sion.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"ascension": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:as·cen·sion

Hoofdklemtoon

as-cen-SION(as · cen · sion)○ ○ ●

Stress in "ascension" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈsɛnʃən⁄

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IPAəˈsɛnʃən

Lettergrepenas·cen·sion

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