How many syllables in "scorching"?

"scorching" has 2 lettergrepen (scorch - ing).

How to divide "scorching"?

"scorching" divides into 2 parts: scorch · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"scorching": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:scorch·ing

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SCORCH-ing(scorch · ing)● ○

Stress in "scorching" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ

Lettergrepenscorch·ing

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