How many syllables in "downplaying"?

"downplaying" has 3 sílabas (down - play - ing).

How to divide "downplaying"?

"downplaying" divides into 3 parts: down · play · ing.

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

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3 Sílabas

"downplaying": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:down·play·ing

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DOWN-play-ing(down · play · ing)● ○ ○

Stress in "downplaying" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdaʊnˌpleɪ.ɪŋ⁄

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Sílabasdown·play·ing

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