How many syllables in "oncoming"?

"oncoming" has 3 lettergrepen (on - com - ing).

How to divide "oncoming"?

"oncoming" divides into 3 parts: on · com · ing.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"oncoming": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:on·com·ing

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ON-com-ing(on · com · ing)● ○ ○

Stress in "oncoming" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɒnˌkʌm.ɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈɒnˌkʌm.ɪŋ

Lettergrepenon·com·ing

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