How do you divide deflection into syllables?

Deflection divides as de-flec-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in deflection?

The second syllable (de-FLEC-tion).

Syllables in deflection

de·flec·tion

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

Pronunciation	/dɪˈflɛkʃən/ 3 syllables, de-FLEC-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

To count it yourself, say deflection slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, flec, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in deflection?: Deflection has three syllables.
How do you divide deflection into syllables?: Deflection divides as de-flec-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in deflection?: The second syllable (de-FLEC-tion).