How many syllables in "provoking"?

"provoking" has 3 lettergrepen (pro - vok - ing).

How to divide "provoking"?

"provoking" divides into 3 parts: pro · vok · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"provoking": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pro·vok·ing

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pro-VOK-ing(pro · vok · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "provoking" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prəˈvoʊ.kɪŋ⁄

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IPAprəˈvoʊ.kɪŋ

Lettergrepenpro·vok·ing

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