How do you divide connection into syllables?

Connection divides as con-nec-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in connection?

The second syllable (con-NEC-tion).

Syllables in connection

con·nec·tion

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

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

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

How many syllables are in connection?: Connection has three syllables.
How do you divide connection into syllables?: Connection divides as con-nec-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in connection?: The second syllable (con-NEC-tion).