How many syllables in "decomposing"?

"decomposing" has 4 lettergrepen (de - com - pos - ing).

How to divide "decomposing"?

"decomposing" divides into 4 parts: de · com · pos · ing.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... com... pos... ing) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"decomposing": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·com·pos·ing

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de-com-POS-ing(de · com · pos · ing)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "decomposing" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌdiːkəmˈpoʊzɪŋ⁄

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IPAˌdiːkəmˈpoʊzɪŋ

Lettergrepende·com·pos·ing

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How many syllables in "decomposing"?: "decomposing" has 4 lettergrepen (de - com - pos - ing).
How to divide "decomposing"?: "decomposing" divides into 4 parts: de · com · pos · ing.
Where is the stress in "decomposing"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "decomposing"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... com... pos... ing) and listen on SayItVid.