How many syllables in "delving"?

"delving" has 2 lettergrepen (delv - ing).

How to divide "delving"?

"delving" divides into 2 parts: delv · ing.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"delving": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:delv·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

DELV-ing(delv · ing)● ○

Stress in "delving" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛlvɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈdɛlvɪŋ

Lettergrependelv·ing

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