How many syllables in "fending"?

"fending" has 2 lettergrepen (fend - ing).

How to divide "fending"?

"fending" divides into 2 parts: fend · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"fending": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fend·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

FEND-ing(fend · ing)● ○

Stress in "fending" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfɛndɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈfɛndɪŋ

Lettergrepenfend·ing

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