How many syllables in "elision"?

"elision" has 3 lettergrepen (e - li - sion).

How to divide "elision"?

"elision" divides into 3 parts: e · li · sion.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"elision": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:e·li·sion

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e-LI-sion(e · li · sion)○ ● ○

Stress in "elision" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈlɪʒ.(ə)n̩⁄

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IPAɪˈlɪʒ.(ə)n̩

Lettergrepene·li·sion

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