How many syllables in "sanctioning"?

"sanctioning" has 3 lettergrepen (sanc - tion - ing).

How to divide "sanctioning"?

"sanctioning" divides into 3 parts: sanc · tion · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"sanctioning": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sanc·tion·ing

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SANC-tion-ing(sanc · tion · ing)● ○ ○

Stress in "sanctioning" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsæŋkʃənɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈsæŋkʃənɪŋ

Lettergrepensanc·tion·ing

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