How to pronounce lection
Say it like LEK-shun. Lection has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK).
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- LEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lection pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lection
American and British speakers say lection in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛkʃən/ in the US and /ˈlɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEK-shun.
What does lection mean?
- A reading of a religious text; a lesson to be read in church etc.
Where does lection come from?
Borrowed from Old French lection, from Latin lēctiōnem, form of lēctiō, from legō (“to read; to gather”).
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Words that rhyme with lection
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Questions about saying lection
How do you pronounce lection?
Say LEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ˈlɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lection?
Lection has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK). Broken into parts: LEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say lection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛkʃən/ and the British form is /ˈlɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.