How many syllables in "counting"?

"counting" has 2 lettergrepen (coun - ting).

How to divide "counting"?

"counting" divides into 2 parts: coun · ting.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"counting": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:coun·ting

Hoofdklemtoon

COUN-ting(coun · ting)● ○

Stress in "counting" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈkaʊn.tɪŋ

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