How many syllables in "distinction"?

"distinction" has 3 lettergrepen (dis - tinc - tion).

How to divide "distinction"?

"distinction" divides into 3 parts: dis · tinc · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dis... tinc... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"distinction": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dis·tinc·tion

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dis-TINC-tion(dis · tinc · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "distinction" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈstɪŋkʃən⁄

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IPAdɪˈstɪŋkʃən

Lettergrependis·tinc·tion

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