How many syllables in "forfeiting"?

"forfeiting" has 3 lettergrepen (for - feit - ing).

How to divide "forfeiting"?

"forfeiting" divides into 3 parts: for · feit · ing.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"forfeiting": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:for·feit·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

FOR-feit-ing(for · feit · ing)● ○ ○

Stress in "forfeiting" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfɔːr.fɪ.tɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈfɔːr.fɪ.tɪŋ

Lettergrepenfor·feit·ing

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