How many syllables in "starling"?

"starling" has 2 lettergrepen (star - ling).

How to divide "starling"?

"starling" divides into 2 parts: star · ling.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"starling": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:star·ling

Hoofdklemtoon

STAR-ling(star · ling)● ○

Stress in "starling" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈstɑːrlɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈstɑːrlɪŋ

Lettergrepenstar·ling

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