How many syllables in "speculating"?

"speculating" has 4 lettergrepen (spec - u - lat - ing).

How to divide "speculating"?

"speculating" divides into 4 parts: spec · u · lat · ing.

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"speculating": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:spec·u·lat·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

SPEC-u-lat-ing(spec · u · lat · ing)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "speculating" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈspɛkjəˌleɪtɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈspɛkjəˌleɪtɪŋ

Lettergrepenspec·u·lat·ing

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How many syllables in "speculating"?: "speculating" has 4 lettergrepen (spec - u - lat - ing).
How to divide "speculating"?: "speculating" divides into 4 parts: spec · u · lat · ing.
Where is the stress in "speculating"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "speculating"?: Say each syllable slowly (spec... u... lat... ing) and listen on SayItVid.