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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable duc
  • 12 letters
Syllables
in-tro-duc-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: in-tro-DUC-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on in.
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/ 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 in-troduction, intro-duction, introduc-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide introduction into syllables?

introduction divides as in-tro-duc-tion. in-tro-duc-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in introduction?

Introduction has 4 syllables (in-tro-duc-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in introduction?

The stressed syllable in introduction is duc. The 3rd syllable is stressed: in-tro-DUC-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on in.

How do you pronounce introduction?

/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/ in American English.