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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable si
  • 11 letters
Syllables
com-po-si-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: com-po-SI-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on com.
Pronunciation
/ˌkɑmpəˈzɪʃən/ 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 com-position, compo-sition, composi-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide composition into syllables?

composition divides as com-po-si-tion. com-po-si-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in composition?

Composition has 4 syllables (com-po-si-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in composition?

The stressed syllable in composition is si. The 3rd syllable is stressed: com-po-SI-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on com.

How do you pronounce composition?

/ˌkɑmpəˈzɪʃən/ in American English.