How many syllables in cleansing?

Syllables in cleansing

2

cleans·ing

Cleansing has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say cleansing

Pronunciation/ˈklɛnzɪŋ/
2 syllables, CLEANS-ing · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in cleansing?
Cleansing has two syllables.
How do you divide cleansing into syllables?
Cleansing divides as cleans-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in cleansing?
The first syllable (CLEANS-ing).

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