How many syllables in "sundowning"?

"sundowning" has 3 lettergrepen (sun - dow - ning).

How to divide "sundowning"?

"sundowning" divides into 3 parts: sun · dow · ning.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"sundowning": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sun·dow·ning

Hoofdklemtoon

SUN-dow-ning(sun · dow · ning)● ○ ○

Stress in "sundowning" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepensun·dow·ning

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How many syllables in "sundowning"?: "sundowning" has 3 lettergrepen (sun - dow - ning).
How to divide "sundowning"?: "sundowning" divides into 3 parts: sun · dow · ning.
Where is the stress in "sundowning"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "sundowning"?: Say each syllable slowly (sun... dow... ning) and listen on SayItVid.