How to pronounce standing

standing

/ˈstændɪŋ/

2 syllables, stress on the first

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/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/ŋ/as in sing	A nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.

A tall boy is standing at the gate.

How do you pronounce standing?

Standing is pronounced /ˈstændɪŋ/ in American English.

How many syllables are in standing?

Standing has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in standing?

The first syllable: /ˈstændɪŋ/.