How many syllables in "impending"?

"impending" has 3 lettergrepen (im - pend - ing).

How to divide "impending"?

"impending" divides into 3 parts: im · pend · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"impending": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:im·pend·ing

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im-PEND-ing(im · pend · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "impending" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ⁄

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IPAɪmˈpɛndɪŋ

Lettergrepenim·pend·ing

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