How many syllables in "exemption"?

"exemption" has 3 lettergrepen (ex - emp - tion).

How to divide "exemption"?

"exemption" divides into 3 parts: ex · emp · tion.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"exemption": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ex·emp·tion

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ex-EMP-tion(ex · emp · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "exemption" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən⁄

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IPAɪɡˈzɛmpʃən

Lettergrepenex·emp·tion

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