How many syllables in "penning"?

"penning" has 2 lettergrepen (pen - ning).

How to divide "penning"?

"penning" divides into 2 parts: pen · ning.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"penning": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pen·ning

Hoofdklemtoon

PEN-ning(pen · ning)● ○

Stress in "penning" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɛnɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈpɛnɪŋ

Lettergrepenpen·ning

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