How many syllables in "decorating"?

"decorating" has 4 lettergrepen (dec - o - rat - ing).

How to divide "decorating"?

"decorating" divides into 4 parts: dec · o · rat · ing.

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

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Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"decorating": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dec·o·rat·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

DEC-o-rat-ing(dec · o · rat · ing)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "decorating" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛk.əˌreɪ.tɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈdɛk.əˌreɪ.tɪŋ

Lettergrependec·o·rat·ing

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