How to Pronounce Section

To pronounce "section", say SECT-ion — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛkʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɛkʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “section”

"section" has 2 syllables: sect-ion. It rhymes with affection and connection, if that helps it stick.

What does section mean?

noun

  1. A cutting; a part cut out from the rest of something.
  2. A part, piece, subdivision of anything.

verb

  1. To cut, divide or separate into pieces.
  2. To reduce to the degree of thinness required for study with the microscope.

Synonyms

sectiocuttingslicesnippetdivisionpartpiece

Antonyms

whole

Words that rhyme with section

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affectionconnectionintrospectionreflectionpredilectioninflectioninsurrectionrecollectiondisconnectionprotectionprojectiondissection

Related words

segmentsubdivisiondivisionpartdepartmentincisiontranchesectional

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "section"?▾

"Section" has 2 syllables: sect · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "section"?▾

The IPA transcription of "section" is /ˈsɛkʃən/.

What does "section" mean?▾

Section: A cutting; a part cut out from the rest of something.

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