How many syllables in "arresting"?

"arresting" has 3 syllabes (ar - rest - ing).

How to divide "arresting"?

"arresting" divides into 3 parts: ar · rest · ing.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ar... rest... ing) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"arresting": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:ar·rest·ing

Accent principal

ar-REST-ing(ar · rest · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "arresting" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈrɛstɪŋ⁄

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IPAəˈrɛstɪŋ

Syllabesar·rest·ing

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