How many syllables in inversion?

There are 3 syllables in the word inversion.

Divide inversion into syllables:

inversion (noun):: a change in normal word order; the placement of a verb before its subject; a reversal of position, order, form, or relationship such as; something inverted, esp. a reversal of order, functions, etc.; the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer.; the process or result of changing or reversing the relative positions of the notes of a musical interval, chord, or phrase

anastrophe

antipode

antithesis

chemical action

chemical process

contraposition

contrariety

contrary

eversion

everting

opposite

reversal

sexual inversion

transposal

transposition

upending

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