How many syllables in "retardation"?

"retardation" has 4 音節 (re - tar - da - tion).

How to divide "retardation"?

"retardation" divides into 4 parts: re · tar · da · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (re... tar... da... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 音節

"retardation": 4 音節.

音節:re·tar·da·tion

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re-tar-DA-tion(re · tar · da · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "retardation" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌriːtɑːrˈdeɪʃən⁄

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IPAˌriːtɑːrˈdeɪʃən

音節re·tar·da·tion

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