How many syllables in "cursing"?

"cursing" has 2 lettergrepen (curs - ing).

How to divide "cursing"?

"cursing" divides into 2 parts: curs · ing.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"cursing": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:curs·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

CURS-ing(curs · ing)● ○

Stress in "cursing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɜːrsɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈkɜːrsɪŋ

Lettergrepencurs·ing

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