How many syllables in "dissection"?

"dissection" has 3 sílabas (dis - sec - tion).

How to divide "dissection"?

"dissection" divides into 3 parts: dis · sec · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dis... sec... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"dissection": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:dis·sec·tion

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dis-SEC-tion(dis · sec · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "dissection" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄daɪˈsɛkʃən⁄

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