How many syllables in "tanning"?

"tanning" has 2 lettergrepen (tan - ning).

How to divide "tanning"?

"tanning" divides into 2 parts: tan · ning.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"tanning": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tan·ning

Hoofdklemtoon

TAN-ning(tan · ning)● ○

Stress in "tanning" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtæn.ɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈtæn.ɪŋ

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