How many syllables in "rushing"?

"rushing" has 2 lettergrepen (rush - ing).

How to divide "rushing"?

"rushing" divides into 2 parts: rush · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"rushing": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:rush·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

RUSH-ing(rush · ing)● ○

Stress in "rushing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrʌʃɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈrʌʃɪŋ

Lettergrepenrush·ing

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How many syllables in "rushing"?: "rushing" has 2 lettergrepen (rush - ing).
How to divide "rushing"?: "rushing" divides into 2 parts: rush · ing.
Where is the stress in "rushing"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "rushing"?: Say each syllable slowly (rush... ing) and listen on SayItVid.