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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable vi
  • 9 letters
Syllables
pro-vi-sion: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: pro-VI-sion.
Pronunciation
/prəˈvɪʒən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), 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 pro-vision, provi-sion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide provision into syllables?

provision divides as pro-vi-sion. pro-vi-sion: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in provision?

Provision has 3 syllables (pro-vi-sion).

Which syllable is stressed in provision?

The stressed syllable in provision is vi. The 2nd syllable is stressed: pro-VI-sion.

How do you pronounce provision?

/prəˈvɪʒən/ in American English.