How do you divide inception into syllables?

Inception divides as in-cep-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in inception?

The second syllable (in-CEP-tion).

Syllables in inception

in·cep·tion

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

Pronunciation	/ˌɪnˈsɛpʃən/ 3 syllables, in-CEP-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	9

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

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