How many syllables in "connection"?

"connection" has 3 lettergrepen (con - nec - tion).

How to divide "connection"?

"connection" divides into 3 parts: con · nec · tion.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"connection": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:con·nec·tion

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con-NEC-tion(con · nec · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "connection" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəˈnɛkʃən⁄

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IPAkəˈnɛkʃən

Lettergrepencon·nec·tion

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