How many syllables in "indiscretion"?

"indiscretion" has 4 sílabas (in - dis - cre - tion).

How to divide "indiscretion"?

"indiscretion" divides into 4 parts: in · dis · cre · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (in... dis... cre... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sílabas

"indiscretion": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:in·dis·cre·tion

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in-dis-CRE-tion(in · dis · cre · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "indiscretion" falls on 3rd syllable.

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How many syllables in "indiscretion"?: "indiscretion" has 4 sílabas (in - dis - cre - tion).
How to divide "indiscretion"?: "indiscretion" divides into 4 parts: in · dis · cre · tion.
Where is the stress in "indiscretion"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "indiscretion"?: Say each syllable slowly (in... dis... cre... tion) and listen on SayItVid.