How many syllables in "confection"?

"confection" has 3 lettergrepen (con - fec - tion).

How to divide "confection"?

"confection" divides into 3 parts: con · fec · tion.

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

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"confection": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:con·fec·tion

Hoofdklemtoon

con-FEC-tion(con · fec · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "confection" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈfɛkʃən⁄

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IPAkənˈfɛkʃən

Lettergrepencon·fec·tion

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