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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable di
  • 10 letters
Syllables
ex-pe-di-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: ex-pe-DI-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on ex.
Pronunciation
/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ 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 ex-pedition, expe-dition, expedi-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide expedition into syllables?

expedition divides as ex-pe-di-tion. ex-pe-di-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in expedition?

Expedition has 4 syllables (ex-pe-di-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in expedition?

The stressed syllable in expedition is di. The 3rd syllable is stressed: ex-pe-DI-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on ex.

How do you pronounce expedition?

/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ in American English.