How many syllables in "composition"?

"composition" has 4 lettergrepen (com - po - si - tion).

How to divide "composition"?

"composition" divides into 4 parts: com · po · si · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (com... po... si... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"composition": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:com·po·si·tion

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com-po-SI-tion(com · po · si · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "composition" falls on 3rd syllable.

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Lettergrepencom·po·si·tion

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How many syllables in "composition"?: "composition" has 4 lettergrepen (com - po - si - tion).
How to divide "composition"?: "composition" divides into 4 parts: com · po · si · tion.
Where is the stress in "composition"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "composition"?: Say each syllable slowly (com... po... si... tion) and listen on SayItVid.