How many syllables in "commission"?

"commission" has 3 lettergrepen (com - mis - sion).

How to divide "commission"?

"commission" divides into 3 parts: com · mis · sion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (com... mis... sion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"commission": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:com·mis·sion

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com-MIS-sion(com · mis · sion)○ ● ○

Stress in "commission" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəˈmɪʃən⁄

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IPAkəˈmɪʃən

Lettergrepencom·mis·sion

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