How many syllables in "spearing"?

"spearing" has 2 lettergrepen (spear - ing).

How to divide "spearing"?

"spearing" divides into 2 parts: spear · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"spearing": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:spear·ing

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SPEAR-ing(spear · ing)● ○

Stress in "spearing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈspɪərɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈspɪərɪŋ

Lettergrepenspear·ing

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