How many syllables in "arbitration"?

"arbitration" has 4 lettergrepen (ar - bi - tra - tion).

How to divide "arbitration"?

"arbitration" divides into 4 parts: ar · bi · tra · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ar... bi... tra... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"arbitration": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ar·bi·tra·tion

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ar-bi-TRA-tion(ar · bi · tra · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "arbitration" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən⁄

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IPAˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən

Lettergrepenar·bi·tra·tion

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