How many syllables in "coercion"?

"coercion" has 3 lettergrepen (co - er - cion).

How to divide "coercion"?

"coercion" divides into 3 parts: co · er · cion.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"coercion": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:co·er·cion

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co-ER-cion(co · er · cion)○ ● ○

Stress in "coercion" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄koʊˈɜːrʃən⁄

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IPAkoʊˈɜːrʃən

Lettergrepenco·er·cion

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