How many syllables in "paralyzing"?

"paralyzing" has 4 lettergrepen (par - a - lyz - ing).

How to divide "paralyzing"?

"paralyzing" divides into 4 parts: par · a · lyz · ing.

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

Say each syllable slowly (par... a... lyz... ing) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"paralyzing": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:par·a·lyz·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

PAR-a-lyz-ing(par · a · lyz · ing)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "paralyzing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpærəˌlaɪzɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈpærəˌlaɪzɪŋ

Lettergrepenpar·a·lyz·ing

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How many syllables in "paralyzing"?: "paralyzing" has 4 lettergrepen (par - a - lyz - ing).
How to divide "paralyzing"?: "paralyzing" divides into 4 parts: par · a · lyz · ing.
Where is the stress in "paralyzing"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "paralyzing"?: Say each syllable slowly (par... a... lyz... ing) and listen on SayItVid.