How many syllables in "poking"?

"poking" has 2 lettergrepen (pok - ing).

How to divide "poking"?

"poking" divides into 2 parts: pok · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"poking": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pok·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

POK-ing(pok · ing)● ○

Stress in "poking" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpoʊ.kɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈpoʊ.kɪŋ

Lettergrepenpok·ing

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