How many syllables in "displeasing"?

"displeasing" has 3 lettergrepen (dis - plea - sing).

How to divide "displeasing"?

"displeasing" divides into 3 parts: dis · plea · sing.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dis... plea... sing) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"displeasing": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dis·plea·sing

Hoofdklemtoon

dis-PLEA-sing(dis · plea · sing)○ ● ○

Stress in "displeasing" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪsˈpliːzɪŋ⁄

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IPAdɪsˈpliːzɪŋ

Lettergrependis·plea·sing

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