How to Pronounce Collection

To pronounce "collection", say COLL-ect-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈlɛkʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “collection”

"collection" has 3 syllables: coll-ect-ion. It rhymes with affection and connection, if that helps it stick.

What does collection mean?

noun

  1. A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

    “The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets.”

  2. Multiple related objects associated as a group.

    “He has a superb coin collection.”

Words that rhyme with collection

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affectionconnectionintrospectionreflectionpredilectioninflectioninsurrectionrecollectiondisconnectionsectionprotectionprojection

Related words

assemblagecollectingassemblingaggregationaccumulationcompendiumsolicitationappeal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "collection"?▾

"Collection" has 3 syllables: coll · ect · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "collection"?▾

The IPA transcription of "collection" is /kəˈlɛkʃən/.

What does "collection" mean?▾

Collection: A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

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