How many syllables in "retrying"?

"retrying" has 3 lettergrepen (re - try - ing).

How to divide "retrying"?

"retrying" divides into 3 parts: re · try · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"retrying": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·try·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

re-TRY-ing(re · try · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "retrying" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄riːˈtraɪ.ɪŋ⁄

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IPAriːˈtraɪ.ɪŋ

Lettergrepenre·try·ing

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