How many syllables in "definition"?

"definition" has 4 sílabas (def - i - ni - tion).

How to divide "definition"?

"definition" divides into 4 parts: def · i · ni · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (def... i... ni... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sílabas

"definition": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:def·i·ni·tion

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def-i-NI-tion(def · i · ni · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "definition" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən⁄

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How many syllables in "definition"?: "definition" has 4 sílabas (def - i - ni - tion).
How to divide "definition"?: "definition" divides into 4 parts: def · i · ni · tion.
Where is the stress in "definition"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "definition"?: Say each syllable slowly (def... i... ni... tion) and listen on SayItVid.