How many syllables in "evening"?

"evening" has 2 lettergrepen (eve - ning).

How to divide "evening"?

"evening" divides into 2 parts: eve · ning.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"evening": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:eve·ning

Hoofdklemtoon

EVE-ning(eve · ning)● ○

Stress in "evening" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈiːv.nɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈiːv.nɪŋ

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