How many syllables in "leaking"?

"leaking" has 2 lettergrepen (leak - ing).

How to divide "leaking"?

"leaking" divides into 2 parts: leak · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"leaking": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:leak·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

LEAK-ing(leak · ing)● ○

Stress in "leaking" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈliː.kɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈliː.kɪŋ

Lettergrepenleak·ing

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