How many syllables in "shielding"?

"shielding" has 2 lettergrepen (shield - ing).

How to divide "shielding"?

"shielding" divides into 2 parts: shield · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"shielding": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:shield·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

SHIELD-ing(shield · ing)● ○

Stress in "shielding" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃiːldɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈʃiːldɪŋ

Lettergrepenshield·ing

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