How many syllables in bullying?

Syllables in bullying

3

bul·ly·ing

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

How to say bullying

Pronunciation/ˈbʊliɪŋ/
3 syllables, BUL-ly-ing · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say bullying slowly and listen for each vowel sound: bul, ly, ing. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in bullying?
Bullying has three syllables.
How do you divide bullying into syllables?
Bullying divides as bul-ly-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in bullying?
The first syllable (BUL-ly-ing).

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