How many syllables in "kerning"?

"kerning" has 2 lettergrepen (ker - ning).

How to divide "kerning"?

"kerning" divides into 2 parts: ker · ning.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ker... ning) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"kerning": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ker·ning

Hoofdklemtoon

KER-ning(ker · ning)● ○

Stress in "kerning" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɝnɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈkɝnɪŋ

Lettergrepenker·ning

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