To pronounce "inception", say INC-ept-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
inception
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INC-ept-ion
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"inception" has 3 syllables: inc-ept-ion. It rhymes with perception and conception, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Inception" has 3 syllables: inc · ept · ion.
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