How many syllables in "honing"?

"honing" has 2 lettergrepen (hon - ing).

How to divide "honing"?

"honing" divides into 2 parts: hon · ing.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"honing": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hon·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

HON-ing(hon · ing)● ○

Stress in "honing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhoʊ.nɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈhoʊ.nɪŋ

Lettergrepenhon·ing

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