How many syllables in "reflection"?

"reflection" has 3 lettergrepen (re - flec - tion).

How to divide "reflection"?

"reflection" divides into 3 parts: re · flec · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (re... flec... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"reflection": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·flec·tion

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re-FLEC-tion(re · flec · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "reflection" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈflɛkʃən⁄

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IPArɪˈflɛkʃən

Lettergrepenre·flec·tion

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