How many syllables in "obscuring"?

"obscuring" has 3 lettergrepen (ob - scur - ing).

How to divide "obscuring"?

"obscuring" divides into 3 parts: ob · scur · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"obscuring": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ob·scur·ing

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ob-SCUR-ing(ob · scur · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "obscuring" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əbˈskjʊərɪŋ⁄

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IPAəbˈskjʊərɪŋ

Lettergrepenob·scur·ing

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