How many syllables in "contacting"?

"contacting" has 3 lettergrepen (con - tac - ting).

How to divide "contacting"?

"contacting" divides into 3 parts: con · tac · ting.

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

Say each syllable slowly (con... tac... ting) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"contacting": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:con·tac·ting

Hoofdklemtoon

CON-tac-ting(con · tac · ting)● ○ ○

Stress in "contacting" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɒn.tæk.tɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈkɒn.tæk.tɪŋ

Lettergrepencon·tac·ting

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