How Many Syllables in "approximation"?
There are 5 syllables in "approximation".
The primary stress in "approximation" falls on the 4th syllable.
Phonetic IPA:⁄əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃən⁄
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extensions of it, so for example A* search -- so I've drawn out an approximation of a road system on this piece of paper, so we're going to use the analogy of roads for this one, because I think it's a good -- good example of types of shortest paths and we're trying to start here, at S, and so we're going to use the analogy of roads
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Frequently Asked Questions About "approximation"
- How many syllables are in "approximation"?
- "approximation" has exactly 5 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is ap - prox - i - ma - tion.
- How do you divide "approximation" into syllables?
- "approximation" is divided into 5 parts: ap · prox · i · ma · tion. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.
- Where is the primary stress located in "approximation"?
- In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.
- How can I practice saying "approximation" correctly?
- Practice saying each syllable slowly (ap... prox... i... ma... tion), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.