How many syllables in "arresting"?

"arresting" has 3 lettergrepen (ar - rest - ing).

How to divide "arresting"?

"arresting" divides into 3 parts: ar · rest · ing.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ar... rest... ing) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"arresting": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ar·rest·ing

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ar-REST-ing(ar · rest · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "arresting" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈrɛstɪŋ⁄

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Lettergrepenar·rest·ing

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she lists herself as a teacher writer poet and pilgrim what an interesting arresting bio you'll have to read the rest there but those those who will follow her more closely know she those those who will follow her more closely know she

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