How many syllables in backpacking?

Syllables in backpacking

3

back·pack·ing

Backpacking has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say backpacking

Pronunciation/ˈbækˌpækɪŋ/
3 syllables, BACK-pack-ing · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say backpacking slowly and listen for each vowel sound: back, pack, ing. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in backpacking?
Backpacking has three syllables.
How do you divide backpacking into syllables?
Backpacking divides as back-pack-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in backpacking?
The first syllable (BACK-pack-ing).

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