How many syllables in "seedling"?

"seedling" has 2 lettergrepen (seed - ling).

How to divide "seedling"?

"seedling" divides into 2 parts: seed · ling.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"seedling": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:seed·ling

Hoofdklemtoon

SEED-ling(seed · ling)● ○

Stress in "seedling" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsiːd.lɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈsiːd.lɪŋ

Lettergrepenseed·ling

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