How many syllables in "untangling"?

"untangling" has 3 lettergrepen (un - tan - gling).

How to divide "untangling"?

"untangling" divides into 3 parts: un · tan · gling.

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

Say each syllable slowly (un... tan... gling) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"untangling": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:un·tan·gling

Hoofdklemtoon

un-TAN-gling(un · tan · gling)○ ● ○

Stress in "untangling" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ʌnˈtæŋɡlɪŋ⁄

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IPAʌnˈtæŋɡlɪŋ

Lettergrepenun·tan·gling

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How many syllables in "untangling"?: "untangling" has 3 lettergrepen (un - tan - gling).
How to divide "untangling"?: "untangling" divides into 3 parts: un · tan · gling.
Where is the stress in "untangling"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "untangling"?: Say each syllable slowly (un... tan... gling) and listen on SayItVid.