How many syllables in "picketing"?

"picketing" has 3 lettergrepen (pick - et - ing).

How to divide "picketing"?

"picketing" divides into 3 parts: pick · et · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"picketing": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pick·et·ing

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PICK-et-ing(pick · et · ing)● ○ ○

Stress in "picketing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɪk.ɪ.tɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈpɪk.ɪ.tɪŋ

Lettergrepenpick·et·ing

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