How many syllables in recollection?
Syllables in recollection
4
rec·ol·lec·tion
Recollection has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say recollection
| Pronunciation | /ˌɹɛkəˈlɛkʃən/ 4 syllables, rec-ol-LEC-tion · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 12 |
To count it yourself, say recollection slowly and listen for each vowel sound: rec, ol, lec, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with recollection
- 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 recollection?
- Recollection has four syllables.
- How do you divide recollection into syllables?
- Recollection divides as rec-ol-lec-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in recollection?
- The third syllable (rec-ol-LEC-tion).