How many syllables in "turning"?

"turning" has 2 lettergrepen (turn - ing).

How to divide "turning"?

"turning" divides into 2 parts: turn · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"turning": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:turn·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

TURN-ing(turn · ing)● ○

Stress in "turning" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɜːrnɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈtɜːrnɪŋ

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