American English
/kʰəˈnɛk.ʃn̩/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
A link or relationship between people, ideas, events, or things.
“Connection” is usually pronounced /kʰəˈnɛk.ʃn̩/. The stress is on the second syllable, and the final /n̩/ carries the last syllable, so the ending is very short.
A link or relationship between people, ideas, events, or things.
There is a clear connection between stress and poor sleep.
The study shows a connection between diet and health.
a clear connection · a strong connection · the connection between X and Y
a connection between X and Y
a connection with X
A feeling of understanding or closeness between people.
I felt an immediate connection with my new coworker.
Music helped the two strangers build a connection.
a personal connection · an emotional connection · a deep connection
feel a connection with X
build a connection with X
A link that lets devices or systems communicate or work together.
The internet connection keeps dropping.
Check the connection between the monitor and the computer.
an internet connection · a Wi-Fi connection · a secure connection · a poor connection
a connection to X
a connection between X and Y
A train, bus, or flight that you take after another one to continue a journey.
We have a connection to Chicago at 6:30.
Our first flight was late, so we missed the connection.
a train connection · a bus connection · a connecting flight · miss a connection
catch a connection to X
a connection from X to Y
related to something
The police questioned him in connection with the robbery.
fail to catch the next bus, train, or flight
We missed our connection in Dallas.