How many syllables in "stifling"?

"stifling" has 2 lettergrepen (sti - fling).

How to divide "stifling"?

"stifling" divides into 2 parts: sti · fling.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"stifling": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sti·fling

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STI-fling(sti · fling)● ○

Stress in "stifling" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈstaɪ.flɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈstaɪ.flɪŋ

Lettergrepensti·fling

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