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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable mo
  • 6 letters
Syllables
mo-tion: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: MO-tion.
Pronunciation
/ˈmoʊʃən/ 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 mo-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide motion into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in motion?

Motion has 2 syllables (mo-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in motion?

The stressed syllable in motion is mo. The 1st syllable is stressed: MO-tion.

How do you pronounce motion?

/ˈmoʊʃən/ in American English.