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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable li
  • 8 letters
Syllables
re-li-gion: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: re-LI-gion.
Pronunciation
/rɪˈlɪdʒən/ 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 re-ligion, reli-gion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide religion into syllables?

religion divides as re-li-gion. re-li-gion: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in religion?

Religion has 3 syllables (re-li-gion).

Which syllable is stressed in religion?

The stressed syllable in religion is li. The 2nd syllable is stressed: re-LI-gion.

How do you pronounce religion?

/rɪˈlɪdʒən/ in American English.