How many syllables in "lapwing"?

"lapwing" has 2 lettergrepen (lap - wing).

How to divide "lapwing"?

"lapwing" divides into 2 parts: lap · wing.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"lapwing": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lap·wing

Hoofdklemtoon

LAP-wing(lap · wing)● ○

Stress in "lapwing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlæpwɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈlæpwɪŋ

Lettergrepenlap·wing

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