How many syllables in "suppressing"?

"suppressing" has 3 lettergrepen (sup - press - ing).

How to divide "suppressing"?

"suppressing" divides into 3 parts: sup · press · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"suppressing": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sup·press·ing

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sup-PRESS-ing(sup · press · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "suppressing" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄səˈprɛsɪŋ⁄

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IPAsəˈprɛsɪŋ

Lettergrepensup·press·ing

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