How many syllables in "collection"?

"collection" has 3 音節 (col - lec - tion).

How to divide "collection"?

"collection" divides into 3 parts: col · lec · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (col... lec... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 音節

"collection": 3 音節.

音節:col·lec·tion

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col-LEC-tion(col · lec · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "collection" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəˈlɛkʃən⁄

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IPAkəˈlɛkʃən

音節col·lec·tion

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