How many syllables in "decision"?

"decision" has 3 lettergrepen (de - ci - sion).

How to divide "decision"?

"decision" divides into 3 parts: de · ci · sion.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"decision": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·ci·sion

Hoofdklemtoon

de-CI-sion(de · ci · sion)○ ● ○

Stress in "decision" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈsɪʒ.ən⁄

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IPAdɪˈsɪʒ.ən

Lettergrepende·ci·sion

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and it was like I had to make every decision about everything that was going to be done all these competing I was just having decision fatigue about everything, to be done all these competing I was

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