How many syllables in "occlusion"?

"occlusion" has 3 lettergrepen (oc - clu - sion).

How to divide "occlusion"?

"occlusion" divides into 3 parts: oc · clu · sion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (oc... clu... sion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"occlusion": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:oc·clu·sion

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oc-CLU-sion(oc · clu · sion)○ ● ○

Stress in "occlusion" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈkluːʒən⁄

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IPAəˈkluːʒən

Lettergrepenoc·clu·sion

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