How many syllables in "measuring"?

"measuring" has 3 lettergrepen (meas - ur - ing).

How to divide "measuring"?

"measuring" divides into 3 parts: meas · ur · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"measuring": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:meas·ur·ing

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MEAS-ur-ing(meas · ur · ing)● ○ ○

Stress in "measuring" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɛʒərɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈmɛʒərɪŋ

Lettergrepenmeas·ur·ing

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How many syllables in "measuring"?: "measuring" has 3 lettergrepen (meas - ur - ing).
How to divide "measuring"?: "measuring" divides into 3 parts: meas · ur · ing.
Where is the stress in "measuring"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "measuring"?: Say each syllable slowly (meas... ur... ing) and listen on SayItVid.