How many syllables in "wishing"?

"wishing" has 2 lettergrepen (wish - ing).

How to divide "wishing"?

"wishing" divides into 2 parts: wish · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"wishing": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:wish·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

WISH-ing(wish · ing)● ○

Stress in "wishing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwɪʃɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈwɪʃɪŋ

Lettergrepenwish·ing

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