How many syllables in "nearing"?

"nearing" has 2 lettergrepen (near - ing).

How to divide "nearing"?

"nearing" divides into 2 parts: near · ing.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"nearing": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:near·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

NEAR-ing(near · ing)● ○

Stress in "nearing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnɪərɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈnɪərɪŋ

Lettergrepennear·ing

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