How to Pronounce Connection

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/kəˈnɛkʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “connection”

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

What does connection mean?

noun

  1. The act of connecting.
  2. The point at which two or more things are connected.

    “My headache has no connection with me going out last night.”

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Words that rhyme with connection

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affectionintrospectionreflectionpredilectioninflectioninsurrectionrecollectiondisconnectionsectionprotectionprojectiondissection

Related words

connexionconnectednessconnectivejoiningconnectorlinkconnecterassociation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "connection"?▾

"Connection" has 3 syllables: conn · ect · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "connection"?▾

The IPA transcription of "connection" is /kəˈnɛkʃən/.

What does "connection" mean?▾

Connection: The act of connecting.

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