How many syllables in "tottering"?

"tottering" has 3 lettergrepen (tot - ter - ing).

How to divide "tottering"?

"tottering" divides into 3 parts: tot · ter · ing.

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

Say each syllable slowly (tot... ter... ing) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"tottering": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tot·ter·ing

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TOT-ter-ing(tot · ter · ing)● ○ ○

Stress in "tottering" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɒt.ər.ɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈtɒt.ər.ɪŋ

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