How many syllables in "imitation"?

"imitation" has 4 音节 (im - i - ta - tion).

How to divide "imitation"?

"imitation" divides into 4 parts: im · i · ta · tion.

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

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

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4 音节

"imitation": 4 音节.

音节:im·i·ta·tion

主重音

im-i-TA-tion(im · i · ta · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "imitation" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən⁄

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音节im·i·ta·tion

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from that way, but I also think we need to come at it from the other way which is pure imitation, opening your ear to what you are really hearing. That's it and thanks so much for using Rachel's English. for using Rachel's English.

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