How many syllables in "expanding"?

"expanding" has 3 lettergrepen (ex - pand - ing).

How to divide "expanding"?

"expanding" divides into 3 parts: ex · pand · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"expanding": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ex·pand·ing

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ex-PAND-ing(ex · pand · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "expanding" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪkˈspændɪŋ⁄

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IPAɪkˈspændɪŋ

Lettergrepenex·pand·ing

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