How many syllables in "jerking"?

"jerking" has 2 lettergrepen (jerk - ing).

How to divide "jerking"?

"jerking" divides into 2 parts: jerk · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"jerking": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:jerk·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

JERK-ing(jerk · ing)● ○

Stress in "jerking" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʒɜːrkɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈdʒɜːrkɪŋ

Lettergrepenjerk·ing

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