How many syllables in "embracing"?

"embracing" has 3 lettergrepen (em - brac - ing).

How to divide "embracing"?

"embracing" divides into 3 parts: em · brac · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"embracing": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:em·brac·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

em-BRAC-ing(em · brac · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "embracing" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪmˈbreɪ.sɪŋ⁄

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IPAɪmˈbreɪ.sɪŋ

Lettergrepenem·brac·ing

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