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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable ac
  • 6 letters
Syllables
ac-tion: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: AC-tion.
Pronunciation
/ˈækʃən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), 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-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide action into syllables?

action divides as ac-tion. ac-tion: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in action?

Action has 2 syllables (ac-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in action?

The stressed syllable in action is ac. The 1st syllable is stressed: AC-tion.

How do you pronounce action?

/ˈækʃən/ in American English.