How many syllables in "defunctioning"?

"defunctioning" has 4 sílabas (de - fun - ctio - ning).

How to divide "defunctioning"?

"defunctioning" divides into 4 parts: de · fun · ctio · ning.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... fun... ctio... ning) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sílabas

"defunctioning": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:de·fun·ctio·ning

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de-FUN-ctio-ning(de · fun · ctio · ning)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "defunctioning" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄diːˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ⁄

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How many syllables in "defunctioning"?: "defunctioning" has 4 sílabas (de - fun - ctio - ning).
How to divide "defunctioning"?: "defunctioning" divides into 4 parts: de · fun · ctio · ning.
Where is the stress in "defunctioning"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "defunctioning"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... fun... ctio... ning) and listen on SayItVid.