How many syllables in perception?
Syllables in perception
3
per·cep·tion
Perception has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say perception
| Pronunciation | /pɚˈsɛpʃən/ 3 syllables, per-CEP-tion · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say perception slowly and listen for each vowel sound: per, cep, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with perception
- exception
- reception
- conception
- deception
- inception
- interception
- contraception
- misconception
- misperception
- preconception
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Questions
- How many syllables are in perception?
- Perception has three syllables.
- How do you divide perception into syllables?
- Perception divides as per-cep-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in perception?
- The second syllable (per-CEP-tion).