How many syllables in "lection"?

"lection" has 2 lettergrepen (lec - tion).

How to divide "lection"?

"lection" divides into 2 parts: lec · tion.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"lection": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lec·tion

Hoofdklemtoon

LEC-tion(lec · tion)● ○

Stress in "lection" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɛkʃən⁄

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IPAˈlɛkʃən

Lettergrepenlec·tion

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