How many syllables in "idling"?

"idling" has 2 lettergrepen (i - dling).

How to divide "idling"?

"idling" divides into 2 parts: i · dling.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"idling": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:i·dling

Hoofdklemtoon

I-dling(i · dling)● ○

Stress in "idling" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈaɪ.dəl.ɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈaɪ.dəl.ɪŋ

Lettergrepeni·dling

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