How many syllables in "earring"?

"earring" has 2 lettergrepen (ear - ring).

How to divide "earring"?

"earring" divides into 2 parts: ear · ring.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"earring": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ear·ring

Hoofdklemtoon

EAR-ring(ear · ring)● ○

Stress in "earring" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɪər.ɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈɪər.ɪŋ

Lettergrepenear·ring

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