How many syllables in deceiving?
Syllables in deceiving
3
de·ceiv·ing
Deceiving has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say deceiving
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈsivɪŋ/ 3 syllables, de-CEIV-ing · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say deceiving slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, ceiv, ing. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with deceiving
- leaving
- receiving
- believing
- achieving
- weaving
- grieving
- relieving
- retrieving
- heaving
- perceiving
- conceiving
- thieving
- disbelieving
- interweaving
- unbelieving
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Questions
- How many syllables are in deceiving?
- Deceiving has three syllables.
- How do you divide deceiving into syllables?
- Deceiving divides as de-ceiv-ing.
- Which syllable is stressed in deceiving?
- The second syllable (de-CEIV-ing).