How many syllables in "dictating"?

"dictating" has 3 lettergrepen (dic - ta - ting).

How to divide "dictating"?

"dictating" divides into 3 parts: dic · ta · ting.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"dictating": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dic·ta·ting

Hoofdklemtoon

DIC-ta-ting(dic · ta · ting)● ○ ○

Stress in "dictating" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɪk.teɪ.tɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈdɪk.teɪ.tɪŋ

Lettergrependic·ta·ting

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