How many syllables in "comforting"?

"comforting" has 3 lettergrepen (com - for - ting).

How to divide "comforting"?

"comforting" divides into 3 parts: com · for · ting.

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

Say each syllable slowly (com... for... ting) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"comforting": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:com·for·ting

Hoofdklemtoon

COM-for-ting(com · for · ting)● ○ ○

Stress in "comforting" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkʌm.fər.tɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈkʌm.fər.tɪŋ

Lettergrepencom·for·ting

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