How many syllables in "describing"?

"describing" has 3 sílabas (de - scrib - ing).

How to divide "describing"?

"describing" divides into 3 parts: de · scrib · ing.

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

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3 Sílabas

"describing": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:de·scrib·ing

Ênfase Primária

de-SCRIB-ing(de · scrib · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "describing" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ⁄

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