How many syllables in "surmounting"?

"surmounting" has 3 lettergrepen (sur - mount - ing).

How to divide "surmounting"?

"surmounting" divides into 3 parts: sur · mount · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"surmounting": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sur·mount·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

sur-MOUNT-ing(sur · mount · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "surmounting" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄sərˈmaʊntɪŋ⁄

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Lettergrepensur·mount·ing

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