How many syllables in "perception"?

"perception" has 3 sílabas (per - cep - tion).

How to divide "perception"?

"perception" divides into 3 parts: per · cep · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (per... cep... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"perception": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:per·cep·tion

Ênfase Primária

per-CEP-tion(per · cep · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "perception" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pərˈsɛpʃən⁄

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