How many syllables in "clowning"?

"clowning" has 2 lettergrepen (clown - ing).

How to divide "clowning"?

"clowning" divides into 2 parts: clown · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"clowning": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:clown·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

CLOWN-ing(clown · ing)● ○

Stress in "clowning" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈklaʊ.nɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈklaʊ.nɪŋ

Lettergrepenclown·ing

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