How many syllables in "deceiving"?

"deceiving" has 3 lettergrepen (de - ceiv - ing).

How to divide "deceiving"?

"deceiving" divides into 3 parts: de · ceiv · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"deceiving": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·ceiv·ing

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de-CEIV-ing(de · ceiv · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "deceiving" falls on 2nd syllable.

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