How many syllables in "distressing"?

"distressing" has 3 הברות (dis - tres - sing).

How to divide "distressing"?

"distressing" divides into 3 parts: dis · tres · sing.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dis... tres... sing) and listen on SayItVid.

מדריך הברות

3 הברות

"distressing": 3 הברות.

הברות:dis·tres·sing

הטעמה ראשית

dis-tres-SING(dis · tres · sing)○ ○ ●

Stress in "distressing" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈstrɛsɪŋ⁄

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הפעלה אוטומטית

IPAdɪˈstrɛsɪŋ

הברותdis·tres·sing

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How many syllables in "distressing"?: "distressing" has 3 הברות (dis - tres - sing).
How to divide "distressing"?: "distressing" divides into 3 parts: dis · tres · sing.
Where is the stress in "distressing"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "distressing"?: Say each syllable slowly (dis... tres... sing) and listen on SayItVid.