How many syllables in "dowsing"?

"dowsing" has 2 lettergrepen (dow - sing).

How to divide "dowsing"?

"dowsing" divides into 2 parts: dow · sing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"dowsing": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dow·sing

Hoofdklemtoon

DOW-sing(dow · sing)● ○

Stress in "dowsing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdaʊ.zɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈdaʊ.zɪŋ

Lettergrependow·sing

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on either side of the street to indicate where it was. But he was out there with his dowsing rod making sure the city had gotten it right. making sure the city had gotten it right.

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How many syllables in "dowsing"?: "dowsing" has 2 lettergrepen (dow - sing).
How to divide "dowsing"?: "dowsing" divides into 2 parts: dow · sing.
Where is the stress in "dowsing"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "dowsing"?: Say each syllable slowly (dow... sing) and listen on SayItVid.