How many syllables in "wrecking"?

"wrecking" has 2 lettergrepen (wreck - ing).

How to divide "wrecking"?

"wrecking" divides into 2 parts: wreck · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"wrecking": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:wreck·ing

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WRECK-ing(wreck · ing)● ○

Stress in "wrecking" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrɛkɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈrɛkɪŋ

Lettergrepenwreck·ing

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tell me, "I came into town like a wrecking ball." Now, I was just naive enough to think that that might have been a compliment. Now,

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