How many syllables in "backfiring"?

"backfiring" has 3 sylaby (back - fir - ing).

How to divide "backfiring"?

"backfiring" divides into 3 parts: back · fir · ing.

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

Say each syllable slowly (back... fir... ing) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sylaby

"backfiring": 3 sylaby.

Sylaby:back·fir·ing

Główny akcent

BACK-fir-ing(back · fir · ing)● ○ ○

Stress in "backfiring" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbækˌfaɪərɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈbækˌfaɪərɪŋ

Sylabyback·fir·ing

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