How many syllables in "backslapping"?

"backslapping" has 3 syllabes (back - slap - ping).

How to divide "backslapping"?

"backslapping" divides into 3 parts: back · slap · ping.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"backslapping": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:back·slap·ping

Accent principal

BACK-slap-ping(back · slap · ping)● ○ ○

Stress in "backslapping" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbækˌslæp.ɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈbækˌslæp.ɪŋ

Syllabesback·slap·ping

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