How many syllables in "bemoaning"?

"bemoaning" has 3 lettergrepen (be - moan - ing).

How to divide "bemoaning"?

"bemoaning" divides into 3 parts: be · moan · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"bemoaning": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:be·moan·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

be-MOAN-ing(be · moan · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "bemoaning" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bɪˈmoʊ.nɪŋ⁄

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IPAbɪˈmoʊ.nɪŋ

Lettergrepenbe·moan·ing

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