How many syllables in "presumption"?

"presumption" has 3 lettergrepen (pre - sump - tion).

How to divide "presumption"?

"presumption" divides into 3 parts: pre · sump · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pre... sump... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"presumption": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pre·sump·tion

Hoofdklemtoon

pre-SUMP-tion(pre · sump · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "presumption" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən⁄

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IPAprɪˈzʌmp.ʃən

Lettergrepenpre·sump·tion

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