How many syllables in "sashaying"?

"sashaying" has 2 lettergrepen (sa - shaying).

How to divide "sashaying"?

"sashaying" divides into 2 parts: sa · shaying.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"sashaying": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sa·shaying

Hoofdklemtoon

SA-shaying(sa · shaying)● ○

Stress in "sashaying" falls on 1st syllable.

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