How many syllables in authoritarian?

Syllables in authoritarian

6

au·thor·i·tar·i·an

Authoritarian has six syllables. The stress falls on the fourth syllable.

How to say authoritarian

Pronunciation/əˌθɔɹəˈtɛɹiən/
6 syllables, au-thor-i-TAR-i-an · da-da-da-DUM-da-da
StressFourth syllable
Letters13

To count it yourself, say authoritarian slowly and listen for each vowel sound: au, thor, i, tar, i, an. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in authoritarian?
Authoritarian has six syllables.
How do you divide authoritarian into syllables?
Authoritarian divides as au-thor-i-tar-i-an.
Which syllable is stressed in authoritarian?
The fourth syllable (au-thor-i-TAR-i-an).

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