How many syllables in "draining"?

"draining" has 2 sílabas (drain - ing).

How to divide "draining"?

"draining" divides into 2 parts: drain · ing.

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

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2 Sílabas

"draining": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:drain·ing

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DRAIN-ing(drain · ing)● ○

Stress in "draining" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdreɪnɪŋ⁄

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How many syllables in "draining"?: "draining" has 2 sílabas (drain - ing).
How to divide "draining"?: "draining" divides into 2 parts: drain · ing.
Where is the stress in "draining"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "draining"?: Say each syllable slowly (drain... ing) and listen on SayItVid.