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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable thor
  • 9 letters
Syllables
au-thor-i-ty: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: au-THOR-i-ty.
Pronunciation
/əˈθɔrəti/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (2nd of 4), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as au-thority, author-ity.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide authority into syllables?

authority divides as au-thor-i-ty. au-thor-i-ty: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in authority?

Authority has 4 syllables (au-thor-i-ty).

Which syllable is stressed in authority?

The stressed syllable in authority is thor. The 2nd syllable is stressed: au-THOR-i-ty.

How do you pronounce authority?

/əˈθɔrəti/ in American English.