How many syllables in "detecting"?

"detecting" has 3 sílabas (de - tec - ting).

How to divide "detecting"?

"detecting" divides into 3 parts: de · tec · ting.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... tec... ting) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"detecting": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:de·tec·ting

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de-TEC-ting(de · tec · ting)○ ● ○

Stress in "detecting" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈtɛktɪŋ⁄

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How many syllables in "detecting"?: "detecting" has 3 sílabas (de - tec - ting).
How to divide "detecting"?: "detecting" divides into 3 parts: de · tec · ting.
Where is the stress in "detecting"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "detecting"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... tec... ting) and listen on SayItVid.