How many syllables in "seeking"?

"seeking" has 2 lettergrepen (seek - ing).

How to divide "seeking"?

"seeking" divides into 2 parts: seek · ing.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"seeking": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:seek·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

SEEK-ing(seek · ing)● ○

Stress in "seeking" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsiːkɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈsiːkɪŋ

Lettergrepenseek·ing

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