How many syllables in "approaching"?

"approaching" has 3 lettergrepen (ap - proach - ing).

How to divide "approaching"?

"approaching" divides into 3 parts: ap · proach · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"approaching": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ap·proach·ing

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ap-PROACH-ing(ap · proach · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "approaching" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈproʊ.tʃɪŋ⁄

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IPAəˈproʊ.tʃɪŋ

Lettergrepenap·proach·ing

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trans-Neptunian objects that this was their first time approaching the earth in 5, 000, 10, 000 years, and there's no way we could know about them in advance? there's no way we could know about them in advance?

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