How many syllables in "troubling"?

"troubling" has 2 lettergrepen (trou - bling).

How to divide "troubling"?

"troubling" divides into 2 parts: trou · bling.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"troubling": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:trou·bling

Hoofdklemtoon

TROU-bling(trou · bling)● ○

Stress in "troubling" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtrʌb.əl.ɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈtrʌb.əl.ɪŋ

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