How many syllables in "retardation"?

"retardation" has 4 음절 (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.

음절 가이드

4 음절

"retardation": 4 음절.

음절:re·tar·da·tion

제1강세

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

Stress in "retardation" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌriːtɑːrˈdeɪʃən⁄

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자동 재생

IPAˌriːtɑːrˈdeɪʃən

음절re·tar·da·tion

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키보드 단축키: ← 이전, → 다음, R 다시 재생 • Press L to loop sentence • Space to pause/resume

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How many syllables in "retardation"?: "retardation" has 4 음절 (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.