How many syllables in "dentition"?

"dentition" has 3 lettergrepen (den - ti - tion).

How to divide "dentition"?

"dentition" divides into 3 parts: den · ti · tion.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"dentition": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:den·ti·tion

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den-TI-tion(den · ti · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "dentition" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɛnˈtɪʃən⁄

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IPAdɛnˈtɪʃən

Lettergrependen·ti·tion

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