How many syllables in "lacewing"?

"lacewing" has 3 lettergrepen (la - ce - wing).

How to divide "lacewing"?

"lacewing" divides into 3 parts: la · ce · wing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"lacewing": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:la·ce·wing

Hoofdklemtoon

LA-ce-wing(la · ce · wing)● ○ ○

Stress in "lacewing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈleɪs.wɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈleɪs.wɪŋ

Lettergrepenla·ce·wing

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