How many syllables in "penetration"?

"penetration" has 4 音节 (pen - e - tra - tion).

How to divide "penetration"?

"penetration" divides into 4 parts: pen · e · tra · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pen... e... tra... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 音节

"penetration": 4 音节.

音节:pen·e·tra·tion

主重音

pen-e-TRA-tion(pen · e · tra · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "penetration" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən⁄

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音节pen·e·tra·tion

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