How many syllables in "luffing"?

"luffing" has 2 lettergrepen (luf - fing).

How to divide "luffing"?

"luffing" divides into 2 parts: luf · fing.

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

Say each syllable slowly (luf... fing) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"luffing": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:luf·fing

Hoofdklemtoon

LUF-fing(luf · fing)● ○

Stress in "luffing" falls on 1st syllable.

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