How many syllables in "refraction"?

"refraction" has 3 sílabas (re - frac - tion).

How to divide "refraction"?

"refraction" divides into 3 parts: re · frac · tion.

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

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

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3 Sílabas

"refraction": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:re·frac·tion

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re-FRAC-tion(re · frac · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "refraction" falls on 2nd syllable.

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