How many syllables in "lemming"?

"lemming" has 2 syllabes (lem - ming).

How to divide "lemming"?

"lemming" divides into 2 parts: lem · ming.

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

Say each syllable slowly (lem... ming) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"lemming": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:lem·ming

Accent principal

LEM-ming(lem · ming)● ○

Stress in "lemming" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɛmɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈlɛmɪŋ

Syllabeslem·ming

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to see a polar bear in the Arctic, but one day a little lemming just decided to walk into the tent and it was a total shock. to walk into the tent and it was a total shock.

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How many syllables in "lemming"?: "lemming" has 2 syllabes (lem - ming).
How to divide "lemming"?: "lemming" divides into 2 parts: lem · ming.
Where is the stress in "lemming"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "lemming"?: Say each syllable slowly (lem... ming) and listen on SayItVid.