How many syllables in "waxing"?

"waxing" has 2 sílabas (wax - ing).

How to divide "waxing"?

"waxing" divides into 2 parts: wax · ing.

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

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2 Sílabas

"waxing": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:wax·ing

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WAX-ing(wax · ing)● ○

Stress in "waxing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwæksɪŋ⁄

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Sílabaswax·ing

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