How many syllables in selection?
Syllables in selection
3
se·lec·tion
Selection has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say selection
| Pronunciation | /səˈlɛkʃən/ 3 syllables, se-LEC-tion · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say selection slowly and listen for each vowel sound: se, lec, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with selection
- election
- section
- collection
- direction
- protection
- connection
- infection
- reflection
- inspection
- detection
- injection
- perfection
- correction
- affection
- rejection
- intersection
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Questions
- How many syllables are in selection?
- Selection has three syllables.
- How do you divide selection into syllables?
- Selection divides as se-lec-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in selection?
- The second syllable (se-LEC-tion).