How many syllables in coughing?

Syllables in coughing

2

cough·ing

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

How to say coughing

Said as /ˈkɑfɪŋ/2 syllables, COUGH-ing · DUM-da
Said as /ˈkɔfɪŋ/2 syllables, COUGH-ing · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in coughing?
Coughing has two syllables.
How do you divide coughing into syllables?
Coughing divides as cough-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in coughing?
The first syllable (COUGH-ing).

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