How many syllables in "erection"?

"erection" has 3 lettergrepen (e - rec - tion).

How to divide "erection"?

"erection" divides into 3 parts: e · rec · tion.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"erection": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:e·rec·tion

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e-REC-tion(e · rec · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "erection" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈrɛkʃən⁄

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IPAɪˈrɛkʃən

Lettergrepene·rec·tion

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