How many syllables in procession?

There are 3 syllables in the word procession.

Divide procession into syllables:

procession (noun):: (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.; a group of individuals moving along in an orderly often ceremonial way; a line of people or vehicles moving forwards in an orderly or ceremonial manner

advance

advancement

cavalcade

column

cortege

cortège

emanation

file

forward motion

inception

march

motorcade

onward motion

origination

parade

progress

progression

rise

train

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