How many syllables in "insisting"?

"insisting" has 3 lettergrepen (in - sist - ing).

How to divide "insisting"?

"insisting" divides into 3 parts: in · sist · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"insisting": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·sist·ing

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in-SIST-ing(in · sist · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "insisting" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈsɪstɪŋ⁄

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Lettergrepenin·sist·ing

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