How many syllables in "twinkling"?

"twinkling" has 2 lettergrepen (twin - kling).

How to divide "twinkling"?

"twinkling" divides into 2 parts: twin · kling.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"twinkling": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:twin·kling

Hoofdklemtoon

TWIN-kling(twin · kling)● ○

Stress in "twinkling" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtwɪŋ.klɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈtwɪŋ.klɪŋ

Lettergrepentwin·kling

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