How many syllables in "piercing"?

"piercing" has 2 syllabes (pierc - ing).

How to divide "piercing"?

"piercing" divides into 2 parts: pierc · ing.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"piercing": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:pierc·ing

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PIERC-ing(pierc · ing)● ○

Stress in "piercing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɪərsɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈpɪərsɪŋ

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