How many syllables in "smiling"?

"smiling" has 2 음절 (smi - ling).

How to divide "smiling"?

"smiling" divides into 2 parts: smi · ling.

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

Say each syllable slowly (smi... ling) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

2 음절

"smiling": 2 음절.

음절:smi·ling

제1강세

SMI-ling(smi · ling)● ○

Stress in "smiling" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsmaɪ.lɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈsmaɪ.lɪŋ

음절smi·ling

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