How many syllables in "faffing"?

"faffing" has 2 lettergrepen (faf - fing).

How to divide "faffing"?

"faffing" divides into 2 parts: faf · fing.

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

Say each syllable slowly (faf... fing) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"faffing": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:faf·fing

Hoofdklemtoon

FAF-fing(faf · fing)● ○

Stress in "faffing" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenfaf·fing

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