How many syllables in "trying"?

"trying" has 2 lettergrepen (try - ing).

How to divide "trying"?

"trying" divides into 2 parts: try · ing.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"trying": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:try·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

TRY-ing(try · ing)● ○

Stress in "trying" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtraɪ.ɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈtraɪ.ɪŋ

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