How many syllables in "handshaking"?

"handshaking" has 3 lettergrepen (han - dsha - king).

How to divide "handshaking"?

"handshaking" divides into 3 parts: han · dsha · king.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"handshaking": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:han·dsha·king

Hoofdklemtoon

HAN-dsha-king(han · dsha · king)● ○ ○

Stress in "handshaking" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhændˌʃeɪ.kɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈhændˌʃeɪ.kɪŋ

Lettergrepenhan·dsha·king

Hoor in contextUS

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for when the number of edges is 2n minus 3. I do the handshaking lemma, and I know that the sum of degrees is 4n minus 6. is 4n minus 6.

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