How many syllables in intersection?

Syllables in intersection

4

in·ter·sec·tion

Intersection has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say intersection

Pronunciation/ˌɪntɚˈsɛkʃən/
4 syllables, in-ter-SEC-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters12

To count it yourself, say intersection slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, ter, sec, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in intersection?
Intersection has four syllables.
How do you divide intersection into syllables?
Intersection divides as in-ter-sec-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in intersection?
The third syllable (in-ter-SEC-tion).

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