How many syllables in "looting"?

"looting" has 2 lettergrepen (loot - ing).

How to divide "looting"?

"looting" divides into 2 parts: loot · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"looting": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:loot·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

LOOT-ing(loot · ing)● ○

Stress in "looting" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈluːtɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈluːtɪŋ

Lettergrepenloot·ing

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