How many syllables in "discerning"?

"discerning" has 3 lettergrepen (dis - cern - ing).

How to divide "discerning"?

"discerning" divides into 3 parts: dis · cern · ing.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"discerning": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dis·cern·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

dis-CERN-ing(dis · cern · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "discerning" falls on 2nd syllable.

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Lettergrependis·cern·ing

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