How many syllables in "detections"?

"detections" has 3 lettergrepen (de - tec - tions).

How to divide "detections"?

"detections" divides into 3 parts: de · tec · tions.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"detections": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·tec·tions

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de-TEC-tions(de · tec · tions)○ ● ○

Stress in "detections" falls on 2nd syllable.

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