How many syllables in "sighting"?

"sighting" has 2 lettergrepen (sight - ing).

How to divide "sighting"?

"sighting" divides into 2 parts: sight · ing.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"sighting": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sight·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

SIGHT-ing(sight · ing)● ○

Stress in "sighting" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsaɪ.tɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈsaɪ.tɪŋ

Lettergrepensight·ing

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