How many syllables in "herring"?

"herring" has 2 lettergrepen (her - ring).

How to divide "herring"?

"herring" divides into 2 parts: her · ring.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"herring": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:her·ring

Hoofdklemtoon

HER-ring(her · ring)● ○

Stress in "herring" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɛrɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈhɛrɪŋ

Lettergrepenher·ring

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