How many syllables in dissection?
Syllables in dissection
3
dis·sec·tion
Dissection has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say dissection
| Said as /daɪˈsɛkʃən/ | 3 syllables, dis-SEC-tion · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /ˈdaɪsɛkʃən/ | 3 syllables, DIS-sec-tion · DUM-da-da |
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say dissection slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dis, sec, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with dissection
- election
- section
- collection
- direction
- protection
- connection
- selection
- infection
- reflection
- inspection
- detection
- injection
- perfection
- correction
- affection
- rejection
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Questions
- How many syllables are in dissection?
- Dissection has three syllables.
- How do you divide dissection into syllables?
- Dissection divides as dis-sec-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in dissection?
- The second syllable (dis-SEC-tion).