How many syllables in "highflying"?

"highflying" has 3 lettergrepen (high - fly - ing).

How to divide "highflying"?

"highflying" divides into 3 parts: high · fly · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"highflying": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:high·fly·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

high-FLY-ing(high · fly · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "highflying" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌhaɪˈflaɪɪŋ⁄

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IPAˌhaɪˈflaɪɪŋ

Lettergrepenhigh·fly·ing

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