How many syllables in "sprawling"?

"sprawling" has 2 lettergrepen (sprawl - ing).

How to divide "sprawling"?

"sprawling" divides into 2 parts: sprawl · ing.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"sprawling": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sprawl·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

SPRAWL-ing(sprawl · ing)● ○

Stress in "sprawling" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsprɔːlɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈsprɔːlɪŋ

Lettergrepensprawl·ing

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