How many syllables in "touching"?

"touching" has 2 lettergrepen (touch - ing).

How to divide "touching"?

"touching" divides into 2 parts: touch · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"touching": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:touch·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

TOUCH-ing(touch · ing)● ○

Stress in "touching" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtʌtʃɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈtʌtʃɪŋ

Lettergrepentouch·ing

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