How many syllables in "dormition"?

"dormition" has 3 syllabes (dor - mi - tion).

How to divide "dormition"?

"dormition" divides into 3 parts: dor · mi · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dor... mi... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"dormition": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:dor·mi·tion

Accent principal

dor-MI-tion(dor · mi · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "dormition" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɔɹˈmɪʃ(ə)n⁄

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IPAdɔɹˈmɪʃ(ə)n

Syllabesdor·mi·tion

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