How many syllables in "surrounding"?

"surrounding" has 3 lettergrepen (sur - round - ing).

How to divide "surrounding"?

"surrounding" divides into 3 parts: sur · round · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"surrounding": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sur·round·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

sur-ROUND-ing(sur · round · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "surrounding" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄səˈraʊndɪŋ⁄

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IPAsəˈraʊndɪŋ

Lettergrepensur·round·ing

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