How many syllables in "pecking"?

"pecking" has 2 lettergrepen (peck - ing).

How to divide "pecking"?

"pecking" divides into 2 parts: peck · ing.

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

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"pecking": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:peck·ing

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PECK-ing(peck · ing)● ○

Stress in "pecking" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɛkɪŋ⁄

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Lettergrepenpeck·ing

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