How many syllables in "uprooting"?

"uprooting" has 3 lettergrepen (up - root - ing).

How to divide "uprooting"?

"uprooting" divides into 3 parts: up · root · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"uprooting": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:up·root·ing

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up-ROOT-ing(up · root · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "uprooting" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ʌpˈruːtɪŋ⁄

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IPAʌpˈruːtɪŋ

Lettergrepenup·root·ing

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