How many syllables in "gathering"?

"gathering" has 3 lettergrepen (gath - er - ing).

How to divide "gathering"?

"gathering" divides into 3 parts: gath · er · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"gathering": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gath·er·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

GATH-er-ing(gath · er · ing)● ○ ○

Stress in "gathering" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡæð.ər.ɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈɡæð.ər.ɪŋ

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