How many syllables in distinction?

There are 3 syllables in the word distinction.

Divide distinction into syllables:

distinction (noun):: the difference distinguished; the state of being different or distinguishable; a discrimination between things as different and distinct.; the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different the distinguishing of a difference

choiceness

contrast

demarcation

deviation

difference

differential

differentiation

discrepancy

discrimination

disparity

dissimilarity

distinctness

dividing line

eminence

excellence

excellency

fine line

greatness

hairsplitting

importance

line

note

perfection

preeminence

primeness

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