How many syllables in "affection"?

"affection" has 3 sílabas (af - fec - tion).

How to divide "affection"?

"affection" divides into 3 parts: af · fec · tion.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (af... fec... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"affection": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:af·fec·tion

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af-FEC-tion(af · fec · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "affection" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈfɛkʃən⁄

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Sílabasaf·fec·tion

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where a cold-blooded killer is treated with respect and affection and then she becomes a much more warm and accessible person, and then she kills a lot of person, and then she kills a lot of

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How many syllables in "affection"?: "affection" has 3 sílabas (af - fec - tion).
How to divide "affection"?: "affection" divides into 3 parts: af · fec · tion.
Where is the stress in "affection"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "affection"?: Say each syllable slowly (af... fec... tion) and listen on SayItVid.