How many syllables in "surfacing"?

"surfacing" has 3 lettergrepen (sur - fa - cing).

How to divide "surfacing"?

"surfacing" divides into 3 parts: sur · fa · cing.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sur... fa... cing) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"surfacing": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sur·fa·cing

Hoofdklemtoon

SUR-fa-cing(sur · fa · cing)● ○ ○

Stress in "surfacing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɜːr.fə.sɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈsɜːr.fə.sɪŋ

Lettergrepensur·fa·cing

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where the goal isn't unity, it's surfacing better ideas. Now, for those of us who say, "Well, obviously this works in creative teams, Now, for those of us who say, "Well,

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