How many syllables in "clawing"?

"clawing" has 2 lettergrepen (claw - ing).

How to divide "clawing"?

"clawing" divides into 2 parts: claw · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"clawing": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:claw·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

CLAW-ing(claw · ing)● ○

Stress in "clawing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈklɔː.ɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈklɔː.ɪŋ

Lettergrepenclaw·ing

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