How many syllables in "alternating"?

"alternating" has 4 音节 (al - ter - nat - ing).

How to divide "alternating"?

"alternating" divides into 4 parts: al · ter · nat · ing.

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

Say each syllable slowly (al... ter... nat... ing) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 音节

"alternating": 4 音节.

音节:al·ter·nat·ing

主重音

AL-ter-nat-ing(al · ter · nat · ing)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "alternating" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɔːl.tərˌneɪ.tɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈɔːl.tərˌneɪ.tɪŋ

音节al·ter·nat·ing

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How many syllables in "alternating"?: "alternating" has 4 音节 (al - ter - nat - ing).
How to divide "alternating"?: "alternating" divides into 4 parts: al · ter · nat · ing.
Where is the stress in "alternating"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "alternating"?: Say each syllable slowly (al... ter... nat... ing) and listen on SayItVid.