How many syllables in "wailing"?

"wailing" has 2 sílabas (wail - ing).

How to divide "wailing"?

"wailing" divides into 2 parts: wail · ing.

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

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2 Sílabas

"wailing": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:wail·ing

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WAIL-ing(wail · ing)● ○

Stress in "wailing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈweɪ.lɪŋ⁄

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