How many syllables in "sweltering"?

"sweltering" has 3 lettergrepen (swel - ter - ing).

How to divide "sweltering"?

"sweltering" divides into 3 parts: swel · ter · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"sweltering": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:swel·ter·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

SWEL-ter-ing(swel · ter · ing)● ○ ○

Stress in "sweltering" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈswɛltərɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈswɛltərɪŋ

Lettergrepenswel·ter·ing

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