How many syllables in inflection?

There are 3 syllables in the word inflection.

Divide inflection into syllables:

inflection (noun):: change in the pitch of the voice; change in pitch or loudness of the voice; the patterns of stress and intonation in a language.

accent

accentuation

angle

arc

arch

beat

bend

bow

cadence

caesura

corner

crook

curl

curvature

curve

delivery

emphasis

enjambement

flection

flexion

fold

inflexion

intonation

manner of speaking

measure

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