How many syllables in collection?
Syllables in collection
3
col·lec·tion
Collection has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say collection
| Pronunciation | /kəˈlɛkʃən/ 3 syllables, col-LEC-tion · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say collection slowly and listen for each vowel sound: col, lec, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with collection
- election
- section
- direction
- protection
- connection
- selection
- infection
- reflection
- inspection
- detection
- injection
- perfection
- correction
- affection
- rejection
- intersection
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Questions
- How many syllables are in collection?
- Collection has three syllables.
- How do you divide collection into syllables?
- Collection divides as col-lec-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in collection?
- The second syllable (col-LEC-tion).