How many syllables in "tearing"?

"tearing" has 2 lettergrepen (tear - ing).

How to divide "tearing"?

"tearing" divides into 2 parts: tear · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"tearing": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tear·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

TEAR-ing(tear · ing)● ○

Stress in "tearing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɛərɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈtɛərɪŋ

Lettergrepentear·ing

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