How many syllables in "guarding"?

"guarding" has 2 lettergrepen (guard - ing).

How to divide "guarding"?

"guarding" divides into 2 parts: guard · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"guarding": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:guard·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

GUARD-ing(guard · ing)● ○

Stress in "guarding" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈɡɑːrdɪŋ

Lettergrepenguard·ing

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