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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable mis
  • 7 letters
Syllables
mis-sion: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: MIS-sion.
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪʃən/ 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 mis-sion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide mission into syllables?

mission divides as mis-sion. mis-sion: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in mission?

Mission has 2 syllables (mis-sion).

Which syllable is stressed in mission?

The stressed syllable in mission is mis. The 1st syllable is stressed: MIS-sion.

How do you pronounce mission?

/ˈmɪʃən/ in American English.