How many syllables in "allocating"?

"allocating" has 4 lettergrepen (al - lo - ca - ting).

How to divide "allocating"?

"allocating" divides into 4 parts: al · lo · ca · ting.

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

Say each syllable slowly (al... lo... ca... ting) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"allocating": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:al·lo·ca·ting

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AL-lo-ca-ting(al · lo · ca · ting)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "allocating" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæləˌkeɪtɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈæləˌkeɪtɪŋ

Lettergrepenal·lo·ca·ting

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How many syllables in "allocating"?: "allocating" has 4 lettergrepen (al - lo - ca - ting).
How to divide "allocating"?: "allocating" divides into 4 parts: al · lo · ca · ting.
Where is the stress in "allocating"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "allocating"?: Say each syllable slowly (al... lo... ca... ting) and listen on SayItVid.