How many syllables in allowing?

Syllables in allowing

3

al·low·ing

Allowing has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say allowing

Pronunciation/əˈlaʊɪŋ/
3 syllables, al-LOW-ing · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say allowing slowly and listen for each vowel sound: al, low, ing. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in allowing?
Allowing has three syllables.
How do you divide allowing into syllables?
Allowing divides as al-low-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in allowing?
The second syllable (al-LOW-ing).

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