How many syllables in "assassinating"?

"assassinating" has 5 lettergrepen (as - sas - si - nat - ing).

How to divide "assassinating"?

"assassinating" divides into 5 parts: as · sas · si · nat · ing.

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

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5 Lettergrepen

"assassinating": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:as·sas·si·nat·ing

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as-SAS-si-nat-ing(as · sas · si · nat · ing)○ ● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "assassinating" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈsæs.əˌneɪ.tɪŋ⁄

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IPAəˈsæs.əˌneɪ.tɪŋ

Lettergrepenas·sas·si·nat·ing

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How many syllables in "assassinating"?: "assassinating" has 5 lettergrepen (as - sas - si - nat - ing).
How to divide "assassinating"?: "assassinating" divides into 5 parts: as · sas · si · nat · ing.
Where is the stress in "assassinating"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "assassinating"?: Say each syllable slowly (as... sas... si... nat... ing) and listen on SayItVid.