How many syllables in "excavating"?

"excavating" has 4 syllabes (ex - ca - va - ting).

How to divide "excavating"?

"excavating" divides into 4 parts: ex · ca · va · ting.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ex... ca... va... ting) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"excavating": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:ex·ca·va·ting

Accent principal

EX-ca-va-ting(ex · ca · va · ting)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "excavating" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛks.kəˌveɪ.tɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈɛks.kəˌveɪ.tɪŋ

Syllabesex·ca·va·ting

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