How many syllables in "dictation"?

"dictation" has 3 слоги (dic - ta - tion).

How to divide "dictation"?

"dictation" divides into 3 parts: dic · ta · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dic... ta... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

Слоговой гид

3 Слоги

"dictation": 3 слоги.

Слоги:dic·ta·tion

Основное ударение

dic-TA-tion(dic · ta · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "dictation" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪkˈteɪʃən⁄

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Автовоспроизведение

IPAdɪkˈteɪʃən

Слогиdic·ta·tion

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