How many syllables in "compelling"?

"compelling" has 3 syllabes (com - pel - ling).

How to divide "compelling"?

"compelling" divides into 3 parts: com · pel · ling.

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

Say each syllable slowly (com... pel... ling) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"compelling": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:com·pel·ling

Accent principal

com-PEL-ling(com · pel · ling)○ ● ○

Stress in "compelling" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəmˈpɛlɪŋ⁄

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IPAkəmˈpɛlɪŋ

Syllabescom·pel·ling

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earnings call on his phone. It's very compelling. Um Jensen Hang, you know, when he does these giant Buffett-like stadiums where he gets up and he's like when he does these giant Buffett-like

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