How many syllables in "yanking"?

"yanking" has 2 lettergrepen (yank - ing).

How to divide "yanking"?

"yanking" divides into 2 parts: yank · ing.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"yanking": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:yank·ing

Hoofdklemtoon

YANK-ing(yank · ing)● ○

Stress in "yanking" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈjæŋ.kɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈjæŋ.kɪŋ

Lettergrepenyank·ing

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