How many syllables in "fiction"?

"fiction" has 2 lettergrepen (fic - tion).

How to divide "fiction"?

"fiction" divides into 2 parts: fic · tion.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"fiction": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fic·tion

Hoofdklemtoon

FIC-tion(fic · tion)● ○

Stress in "fiction" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfɪkʃən⁄

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IPAˈfɪkʃən

Lettergrepenfic·tion

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How many syllables in "fiction"?: "fiction" has 2 lettergrepen (fic - tion).
How to divide "fiction"?: "fiction" divides into 2 parts: fic · tion.
Where is the stress in "fiction"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "fiction"?: Say each syllable slowly (fic... tion) and listen on SayItVid.