How many syllables in "dismaying"?

"dismaying" has 3 lettergrepen (dis - may - ing).

How to divide "dismaying"?

"dismaying" divides into 3 parts: dis · may · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"dismaying": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dis·may·ing

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dis-MAY-ing(dis · may · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "dismaying" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪsˈmeɪɪŋ⁄

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