How many syllables in "tailing"?

"tailing" has 2 lettergrepen (tail - ing).

How to divide "tailing"?

"tailing" divides into 2 parts: tail · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"tailing": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tail·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

TAIL-ing(tail · ing)● ○

Stress in "tailing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈteɪ.lɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈteɪ.lɪŋ

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How many syllables in "tailing"?: "tailing" has 2 lettergrepen (tail - ing).
How to divide "tailing"?: "tailing" divides into 2 parts: tail · ing.
Where is the stress in "tailing"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "tailing"?: Say each syllable slowly (tail... ing) and listen on SayItVid.