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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable cep
  • 9 letters
Syllables
re-cep-tion: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: re-CEP-tion.
Pronunciation
/rɪˈsɛpʃən/ 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 re-ception, recep-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide reception into syllables?

reception divides as re-cep-tion. re-cep-tion: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in reception?

Reception has 3 syllables (re-cep-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in reception?

The stressed syllable in reception is cep. The 2nd syllable is stressed: re-CEP-tion.

How do you pronounce reception?

/rɪˈsɛpʃən/ in American English.