How many syllables in "fainting"?

"fainting" has 2 lettergrepen (faint - ing).

How to divide "fainting"?

"fainting" divides into 2 parts: faint · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"fainting": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:faint·ing

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FAINT-ing(faint · ing)● ○

Stress in "fainting" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfeɪn.tɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈfeɪn.tɪŋ

Lettergrepenfaint·ing

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