How many syllables in "engaging"?

"engaging" has 3 lettergrepen (en - gag - ing).

How to divide "engaging"?

"engaging" divides into 3 parts: en · gag · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"engaging": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:en·gag·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

en-GAG-ing(en · gag · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "engaging" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈɡeɪ.dʒɪŋ⁄

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IPAɪnˈɡeɪ.dʒɪŋ

Lettergrepenen·gag·ing

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