How many syllables in "downpouring"?

"downpouring" has 3 lettergrepen (dow - npou - ring).

How to divide "downpouring"?

"downpouring" divides into 3 parts: dow · npou · ring.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dow... npou... ring) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"downpouring": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dow·npou·ring

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DOW-npou-ring(dow · npou · ring)● ○ ○

Stress in "downpouring" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrependow·npou·ring

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