How many syllables in "misgiving"?

"misgiving" has 3 lettergrepen (mis - giv - ing).

How to divide "misgiving"?

"misgiving" divides into 3 parts: mis · giv · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"misgiving": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mis·giv·ing

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mis-GIV-ing(mis · giv · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "misgiving" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ⁄

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IPAmɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ

Lettergrepenmis·giv·ing

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This is the freedom of the printing press. It's a freedom that, of course, Parliament had pushed for, but now that they've got it there is some misgiving. pushed for, but now that they've got it there is some misgiving.

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