How many syllables in "propension"?

"propension" has 3 lettergrepen (pro - pen - sion).

How to divide "propension"?

"propension" divides into 3 parts: pro · pen · sion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pro... pen... sion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"propension": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pro·pen·sion

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pro-PEN-sion(pro · pen · sion)○ ● ○

Stress in "propension" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pɹəˈpɛnʃ(ə)n⁄

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