How many syllables in "lifting"?

"lifting" has 2 lettergrepen (lift - ing).

How to divide "lifting"?

"lifting" divides into 2 parts: lift · ing.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"lifting": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lift·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

LIFT-ing(lift · ing)● ○

Stress in "lifting" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɪftɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈlɪftɪŋ

Lettergrepenlift·ing

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12:17

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