How many syllables in "failing"?

"failing" has 2 lettergrepen (fail - ing).

How to divide "failing"?

"failing" divides into 2 parts: fail · ing.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"failing": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fail·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

FAIL-ing(fail · ing)● ○

Stress in "failing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈfeɪ.lɪŋ

Lettergrepenfail·ing

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12:10

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