How many syllables in "orientation"?

"orientation" has 5 sílabas (o - ri - en - ta - tion).

How to divide "orientation"?

"orientation" divides into 5 parts: o · ri · en · ta · tion.

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

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5 Sílabas

"orientation": 5 sílabas.

Sílabas:o·ri·en·ta·tion

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o-ri-en-TA-tion(o · ri · en · ta · tion)○ ○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "orientation" falls on 4th syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃən⁄

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and then you have to guess their political orientation, sexual orientation, lately, social class, you name it-- there's a study about this-- would you get it better than chance? there's a study about this--

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How many syllables in "orientation"?: "orientation" has 5 sílabas (o - ri - en - ta - tion).
How to divide "orientation"?: "orientation" divides into 5 parts: o · ri · en · ta · tion.
Where is the stress in "orientation"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "orientation"?: Say each syllable slowly (o... ri... en... ta... tion) and listen on SayItVid.