How many syllables in "ambition"?

"ambition" has 3 sílabas (am - bi - tion).

How to divide "ambition"?

"ambition" divides into 3 parts: am · bi · tion.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (am... bi... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"ambition": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:am·bi·tion

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am-BI-tion(am · bi · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "ambition" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄æmˈbɪʃən⁄

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How many syllables in "ambition"?: "ambition" has 3 sílabas (am - bi - tion).
How to divide "ambition"?: "ambition" divides into 3 parts: am · bi · tion.
Where is the stress in "ambition"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "ambition"?: Say each syllable slowly (am... bi... tion) and listen on SayItVid.