How many syllables in "living"?

"living" has 2 syllabes (liv - ing).

How to divide "living"?

"living" divides into 2 parts: liv · ing.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"living": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:liv·ing

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LIV-ing(liv · ing)● ○

Stress in "living" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɪvɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈlɪvɪŋ

Syllabesliv·ing

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