How many syllables in "gaping"?

"gaping" has 2 lettergrepen (gap - ing).

How to divide "gaping"?

"gaping" divides into 2 parts: gap · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"gaping": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gap·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

GAP-ing(gap · ing)● ○

Stress in "gaping" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡeɪ.pɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈɡeɪ.pɪŋ

Lettergrepengap·ing

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