How many syllables in "overtaking"?

"overtaking" has 4 sillabe (o - ver - tak - ing).

How to divide "overtaking"?

"overtaking" divides into 4 parts: o · ver · tak · ing.

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

Say each syllable slowly (o... ver... tak... ing) and listen on SayItVid.

Guida alle sillabe

4 Sillabe

"overtaking": 4 sillabe.

Sillabe:o·ver·tak·ing

Accento primario

o-ver-TAK-ing(o · ver · tak · ing)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "overtaking" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌoʊ.vərˈteɪ.kɪŋ⁄

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IPAˌoʊ.vərˈteɪ.kɪŋ

Sillabeo·ver·tak·ing

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How many syllables in "overtaking"?: "overtaking" has 4 sillabe (o - ver - tak - ing).
How to divide "overtaking"?: "overtaking" divides into 4 parts: o · ver · tak · ing.
Where is the stress in "overtaking"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "overtaking"?: Say each syllable slowly (o... ver... tak... ing) and listen on SayItVid.