How many syllables in "tolerating"?

"tolerating" has 4 lettergrepen (tol - er - at - ing).

How to divide "tolerating"?

"tolerating" divides into 4 parts: tol · er · at · ing.

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"tolerating": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tol·er·at·ing

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TOL-er-at-ing(tol · er · at · ing)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "tolerating" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɒl.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈtɒl.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ

Lettergrepentol·er·at·ing

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How many syllables in "tolerating"?: "tolerating" has 4 lettergrepen (tol - er - at - ing).
How to divide "tolerating"?: "tolerating" divides into 4 parts: tol · er · at · ing.
Where is the stress in "tolerating"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "tolerating"?: Say each syllable slowly (tol... er... at... ing) and listen on SayItVid.