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