How many syllables in exception?
Syllables in exception
3
ex·cep·tion
Exception has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say exception
| Pronunciation | /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ 3 syllables, ex-CEP-tion · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say exception slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, cep, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with exception
- reception
- perception
- conception
- deception
- inception
- interception
- contraception
- misconception
- misperception
- preconception
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Questions
- How many syllables are in exception?
- Exception has three syllables.
- How do you divide exception into syllables?
- Exception divides as ex-cep-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in exception?
- The second syllable (ex-CEP-tion).