How to Pronounce Sections

To pronounce "sections", say SECT-ions — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SECT-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “sections”

"sections" has 2 syllables: sect-ions. It rhymes with connections and objections, if that helps it stick.

What does sections 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 sections

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

connectionsobjectionsreflectionspredilectionsdirectionscollectionsprojectionsinflectionsconfectionsinjectionsaffectionselections

Related words

segmentsubdivisiondivisionpartdepartmentincisionaffiliatesareas

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sections"?▾

"Sections" has 2 syllables: sect · ions.

What does "sections" mean?▾

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

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