How many syllables in "writhing"?

"writhing" has 2 lettergrepen (writh - ing).

How to divide "writhing"?

"writhing" divides into 2 parts: writh · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"writhing": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:writh·ing

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WRITH-ing(writh · ing)● ○

Stress in "writhing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈraɪ.ðɪŋ⁄

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Lettergrepenwrith·ing

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