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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable si
  • 11 letters
Syllables
ac-qui-si-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: ac-qui-SI-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on ac.
Pronunciation
/ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (3rd of 4), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ac-quisition, acqui-sition, acquisi-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide acquisition into syllables?

acquisition divides as ac-qui-si-tion. ac-qui-si-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in acquisition?

Acquisition has 4 syllables (ac-qui-si-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in acquisition?

The stressed syllable in acquisition is si. The 3rd syllable is stressed: ac-qui-SI-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on ac.

How do you pronounce acquisition?

/ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/ in American English.