How many syllables in "confining"?

"confining" has 3 syllabes (con - fin - ing).

How to divide "confining"?

"confining" divides into 3 parts: con · fin · ing.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"confining": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:con·fin·ing

Accent principal

con-FIN-ing(con · fin · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "confining" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈfaɪnɪŋ⁄

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IPAkənˈfaɪnɪŋ

Syllabescon·fin·ing

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