How do you divide conception into syllables?

Conception divides as con-cep-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in conception?

The second syllable (con-CEP-tion).

Syllables in conception

con·cep·tion

Conception has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

Pronunciation	/kənˈsɛpʃən/ 3 syllables, con-CEP-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

To count it yourself, say conception slowly and listen for each vowel sound: con, cep, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in conception?: Conception has three syllables.
How do you divide conception into syllables?: Conception divides as con-cep-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in conception?: The second syllable (con-CEP-tion).