How do you divide commencing into syllables?

Commencing divides as com-menc-ing.

Which syllable is stressed in commencing?

The second syllable (com-MENC-ing).

Syllables in commencing

com·menc·ing

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

Pronunciation	/kəˈmɛnsɪŋ/ 3 syllables, com-MENC-ing · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

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

How many syllables are in commencing?: Commencing has three syllables.
How do you divide commencing into syllables?: Commencing divides as com-menc-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in commencing?: The second syllable (com-MENC-ing).