How many syllables in "detaining"?

"detaining" has 3 sillabe (de - tain - ing).

How to divide "detaining"?

"detaining" divides into 3 parts: de · tain · ing.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... tain... ing) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sillabe

"detaining": 3 sillabe.

Sillabe:de·tain·ing

Accento primario

de-TAIN-ing(de · tain · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "detaining" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈteɪ.nɪŋ⁄

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