How many syllables in "prostitution"?

"prostitution" has 4 syllabes (pros - ti - tu - tion).

How to divide "prostitution"?

"prostitution" divides into 4 parts: pros · ti · tu · tion.

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

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Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"prostitution": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:pros·ti·tu·tion

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pros-ti-TU-tion(pros · ti · tu · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "prostitution" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌprɒstɪˈtjuːʃən⁄

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IPAˌprɒstɪˈtjuːʃən

Syllabespros·ti·tu·tion

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