How many syllables in "cackling"?

"cackling" has 2 lettergrepen (cac - kling).

How to divide "cackling"?

"cackling" divides into 2 parts: cac · kling.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"cackling": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cac·kling

Hoofdklemtoon

CAC-kling(cac · kling)● ○

Stress in "cackling" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkæk.lɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈkæk.lɪŋ

Lettergrepencac·kling

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How many syllables in "cackling"?: "cackling" has 2 lettergrepen (cac - kling).
How to divide "cackling"?: "cackling" divides into 2 parts: cac · kling.
Where is the stress in "cackling"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "cackling"?: Say each syllable slowly (cac... kling) and listen on SayItVid.