How many syllables in "sharking"?

"sharking" has 2 lettergrepen (shark - ing).

How to divide "sharking"?

"sharking" divides into 2 parts: shark · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"sharking": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:shark·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

SHARK-ing(shark · ing)● ○

Stress in "sharking" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃɑːrkɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈʃɑːrkɪŋ

Lettergrepenshark·ing

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