How do you divide approaching into syllables?

Approaching divides as ap-proach-ing.

Which syllable is stressed in approaching?

The second syllable (ap-PROACH-ing).

Syllables in approaching

ap·proach·ing

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

Pronunciation	/əˈpɹoʊtʃɪŋ/ 3 syllables, ap-PROACH-ing · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	11

To count it yourself, say approaching slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ap, proach, ing. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in approaching?: Approaching has three syllables.
How do you divide approaching into syllables?: Approaching divides as ap-proach-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in approaching?: The second syllable (ap-PROACH-ing).