How many syllables in "kayaking"?

"kayaking" has 3 lettergrepen (kay - ak - ing).

How to divide "kayaking"?

"kayaking" divides into 3 parts: kay · ak · ing.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"kayaking": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:kay·ak·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

KAY-ak-ing(kay · ak · ing)● ○ ○

Stress in "kayaking" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkeɪ.æk.ɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈkeɪ.æk.ɪŋ

Lettergrepenkay·ak·ing

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