How do you divide detection into syllables?

Detection divides as de-tec-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in detection?

The second syllable (de-TEC-tion).

Syllables in detection

de·tec·tion

Detection has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

Pronunciation	/dɪˈtɛkʃən/ 3 syllables, de-TEC-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	9

To count it yourself, say detection slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, tec, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in detection?: Detection has three syllables.
How do you divide detection into syllables?: Detection divides as de-tec-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in detection?: The second syllable (de-TEC-tion).