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How to pronounce fabrication

fabrication
/fæbrɪˈkeɪʃən/
4 syllables, stress on the third

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Fabrication, sound by sound

/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce fabrication?

Fabrication is pronounced /fæbrɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English.

How many syllables are in fabrication?

Fabrication has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in fabrication?

The third syllable: /fæbrɪˈkeɪʃən/.

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