The word articulation is divided into 5 syllables: ar·ti·cu·la·tion. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
The phonetic transcription of articulation:
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From Middle English articulacioun, from Old French articulacion, from Medieval Latin articulatio. Equivalent to articulate + -ion. Learned borrowing from Latin articulātiō. By surface analysis, articuler + -ation.
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articulation has 5 syllables: ar·ti·cu·la·tion. The word is divided into 5 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.
The stress is on the first syllable: ar. This means you emphasize the "ar" part when pronouncing articulation.
articulation is pronounced as /ɑːˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: ar·ti·cu·la·tion.
Breaking articulation into syllables helps with spelling: ar·ti·cu·la·tion. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.
Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.