How many syllables in "despairing"?

"despairing" has 3 lettergrepen (de - spair - ing).

How to divide "despairing"?

"despairing" divides into 3 parts: de · spair · ing.

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

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"despairing": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·spair·ing

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de-SPAIR-ing(de · spair · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "despairing" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈspɛərɪŋ⁄

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