How many syllables in "espousing"?

"espousing" has 3 lettergrepen (es - pous - ing).

How to divide "espousing"?

"espousing" divides into 3 parts: es · pous · ing.

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

Say each syllable slowly (es... pous... ing) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"espousing": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:es·pous·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

es-POUS-ing(es · pous · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "espousing" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈspaʊzɪŋ⁄

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IPAɪˈspaʊzɪŋ

Lettergrepenes·pous·ing

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