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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable ster
  • 8 letters
Syllables
ster-ling: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: STER-ling.
Pronunciation
/ˈstɝlɪŋ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ster-ling.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide sterling into syllables?

sterling divides as ster-ling. ster-ling: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in sterling?

Sterling has 2 syllables (ster-ling).

Which syllable is stressed in sterling?

The stressed syllable in sterling is ster. The 1st syllable is stressed: STER-ling.

How do you pronounce sterling?

/ˈstɝlɪŋ/ in American English.