How many syllables in "promising"?

"promising" has 3 sílabas (prom - i - sing).

How to divide "promising"?

"promising" divides into 3 parts: prom · i · sing.

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

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3 Sílabas

"promising": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:prom·i·sing

Ênfase Primária

PROM-i-sing(prom · i · sing)● ○ ○

Stress in "promising" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɒm.ɪ.sɪŋ⁄

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