How many syllables in "detection"?

"detection" has 3 sílabas (de - tec - tion).

How to divide "detection"?

"detection" divides into 3 parts: de · tec · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... tec... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"detection": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:de·tec·tion

Ênfase Primária

de-TEC-tion(de · tec · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "detection" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈtɛkʃən⁄

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