How many syllables in "guessing"?

"guessing" has 2 lettergrepen (guess - ing).

How to divide "guessing"?

"guessing" divides into 2 parts: guess · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"guessing": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:guess·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

GUESS-ing(guess · ing)● ○

Stress in "guessing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡɛsɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈɡɛsɪŋ

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