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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable si
  • 10 letters
Syllables
op-po-si-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: op-po-SI-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on op.
Pronunciation
/ˌɑpəˈzɪʃən/ 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 op-position, oppo-sition, opposi-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide opposition into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in opposition?

Opposition has 4 syllables (op-po-si-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in opposition?

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

How do you pronounce opposition?

/ˌɑpəˈzɪʃən/ in American English.