How many syllables in "discerning"?

"discerning" has 3 음절 (dis - cern - ing).

How to divide "discerning"?

"discerning" divides into 3 parts: dis · cern · ing.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dis... cern... ing) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

3 음절

"discerning": 3 음절.

음절:dis·cern·ing

제1강세

dis-CERN-ing(dis · cern · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "discerning" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈsɜːnɪŋ⁄

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IPAdɪˈsɜːnɪŋ

음절dis·cern·ing

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