How many syllables in deception?
Syllables in deception
3
de·cep·tion
Deception has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say deception
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈsɛpʃən/ 3 syllables, de-CEP-tion · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say deception slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, cep, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with deception
- exception
- reception
- perception
- conception
- inception
- interception
- contraception
- misconception
- misperception
- preconception
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Questions
- How many syllables are in deception?
- Deception has three syllables.
- How do you divide deception into syllables?
- Deception divides as de-cep-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in deception?
- The second syllable (de-CEP-tion).