How many syllables in "sallying"?

"sallying" has 2 lettergrepen (sal - lying).

How to divide "sallying"?

"sallying" divides into 2 parts: sal · lying.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sal... lying) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"sallying": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sal·lying

Hoofdklemtoon

SAL-lying(sal · lying)● ○

Stress in "sallying" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepensal·lying

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