How many syllables in "extending"?

"extending" has 3 lettergrepen (ex - tend - ing).

How to divide "extending"?

"extending" divides into 3 parts: ex · tend · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"extending": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ex·tend·ing

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ex-TEND-ing(ex · tend · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "extending" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪkˈstɛndɪŋ⁄

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IPAɪkˈstɛndɪŋ

Lettergrepenex·tend·ing

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