How many syllables in "plaything"?

"plaything" has 2 syllabes (play - thing).

How to divide "plaything"?

"plaything" divides into 2 parts: play · thing.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"plaything": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:play·thing

Accent principal

PLAY-thing(play · thing)● ○

Stress in "plaything" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpleɪ.θɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈpleɪ.θɪŋ

Syllabesplay·thing

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