How many syllables in "highlining"?

"highlining" has 3 lettergrepen (hig - hli - ning).

How to divide "highlining"?

"highlining" divides into 3 parts: hig · hli · ning.

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

Say each syllable slowly (hig... hli... ning) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"highlining": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hig·hli·ning

Hoofdklemtoon

HIG-hli-ning(hig · hli · ning)● ○ ○

Stress in "highlining" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenhig·hli·ning

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