How many syllables in "encouraging"?

"encouraging" has 4 syllabes (en - cour - ag - ing).

How to divide "encouraging"?

"encouraging" divides into 4 parts: en · cour · ag · ing.

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

Say each syllable slowly (en... cour... ag... ing) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"encouraging": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:en·cour·ag·ing

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en-COUR-ag-ing(en · cour · ag · ing)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "encouraging" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈkɜːr.ɪdʒ.ɪŋ⁄

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How many syllables in "encouraging"?: "encouraging" has 4 syllabes (en - cour - ag - ing).
How to divide "encouraging"?: "encouraging" divides into 4 parts: en · cour · ag · ing.
Where is the stress in "encouraging"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "encouraging"?: Say each syllable slowly (en... cour... ag... ing) and listen on SayItVid.