How many syllables in "stirring"?

"stirring" has 2 lettergrepen (stir - ring).

How to divide "stirring"?

"stirring" divides into 2 parts: stir · ring.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"stirring": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:stir·ring

Hoofdklemtoon

STIR-ring(stir · ring)● ○

Stress in "stirring" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈstɜːrɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈstɜːrɪŋ

Lettergrepenstir·ring

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