How many syllables in "convention"?

"convention" has 3 lettergrepen (con - ven - tion).

How to divide "convention"?

"convention" divides into 3 parts: con · ven · tion.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"convention": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:con·ven·tion

Hoofdklemtoon

con-VEN-tion(con · ven · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "convention" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈvɛnʃən⁄

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IPAkənˈvɛnʃən

Lettergrepencon·ven·tion

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