How many syllables in "recanting"?

"recanting" has 3 lettergrepen (re - cant - ing).

How to divide "recanting"?

"recanting" divides into 3 parts: re · cant · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"recanting": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·cant·ing

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re-CANT-ing(re · cant · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "recanting" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈkæntɪŋ⁄

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IPArɪˈkæntɪŋ

Lettergrepenre·cant·ing

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