How many syllables in "defection"?

"defection" has 3 음절 (de - fec - tion).

How to divide "defection"?

"defection" divides into 3 parts: de · fec · tion.

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

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

음절 가이드

3 음절

"defection": 3 음절.

음절:de·fec·tion

제1강세

de-FEC-tion(de · fec · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "defection" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈfɛkʃən⁄

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자동 재생

IPAdɪˈfɛkʃən

음절de·fec·tion

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