How do you divide affection into syllables?

Affection divides as af-fec-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in affection?

The second syllable (af-FEC-tion).

Syllables in affection

af·fec·tion

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

Pronunciation	/əˈfɛkʃən/ 3 syllables, af-FEC-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	9

To count it yourself, say affection slowly and listen for each vowel sound: af, fec, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in affection?: Affection has three syllables.
How do you divide affection into syllables?: Affection divides as af-fec-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in affection?: The second syllable (af-FEC-tion).