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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable fec
  • 9 letters
Syllables
af-fec-tion: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: af-FEC-tion.
Pronunciation
/əfˈɛkʃən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as af-fection, affec-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide affection into syllables?

affection divides as af-fec-tion. af-fec-tion: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in affection?

Affection has 3 syllables (af-fec-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in affection?

The stressed syllable in affection is fec. The 2nd syllable is stressed: af-FEC-tion.

How do you pronounce affection?

/əfˈɛkʃən/ in American English.