How many syllables in "lactating"?

"lactating" has 3 lettergrepen (lac - ta - ting).

How to divide "lactating"?

"lactating" divides into 3 parts: lac · ta · ting.

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

Say each syllable slowly (lac... ta... ting) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"lactating": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lac·ta·ting

Hoofdklemtoon

LAC-ta-ting(lac · ta · ting)● ○ ○

Stress in "lactating" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlæk.teɪ.tɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈlæk.teɪ.tɪŋ

Lettergrepenlac·ta·ting

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