How many syllables in "shaping"?

"shaping" has 2 lettergrepen (shap - ing).

How to divide "shaping"?

"shaping" divides into 2 parts: shap · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"shaping": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:shap·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

SHAP-ing(shap · ing)● ○

Stress in "shaping" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃeɪ.pɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈʃeɪ.pɪŋ

Lettergrepenshap·ing

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