How many syllables in "refusing"?

"refusing" has 3 lettergrepen (re - fus - ing).

How to divide "refusing"?

"refusing" divides into 3 parts: re · fus · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"refusing": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·fus·ing

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re-FUS-ing(re · fus · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "refusing" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈfjuːzɪŋ⁄

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IPArɪˈfjuːzɪŋ

Lettergrepenre·fus·ing

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