How many syllables in "effing"?

"effing" has 2 lettergrepen (ef - fing).

How to divide "effing"?

"effing" divides into 2 parts: ef · fing.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"effing": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ef·fing

Hoofdklemtoon

EF-fing(ef · fing)● ○

Stress in "effing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛfɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈɛfɪŋ

Lettergrepenef·fing

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