How many syllables in "retaliating"?

"retaliating" has 5 lettergrepen (re - tal - i - at - ing).

How to divide "retaliating"?

"retaliating" divides into 5 parts: re · tal · i · at · ing.

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

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5 Lettergrepen

"retaliating": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·tal·i·at·ing

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re-TAL-i-at-ing(re · tal · i · at · ing)○ ● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "retaliating" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈtæli.eɪtɪŋ⁄

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IPArɪˈtæli.eɪtɪŋ

Lettergrepenre·tal·i·at·ing

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How many syllables in "retaliating"?: "retaliating" has 5 lettergrepen (re - tal - i - at - ing).
How to divide "retaliating"?: "retaliating" divides into 5 parts: re · tal · i · at · ing.
Where is the stress in "retaliating"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "retaliating"?: Say each syllable slowly (re... tal... i... at... ing) and listen on SayItVid.