How many syllables in defending?

Syllables in defending

3

de·fend·ing

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

How to say defending

Pronunciation/dɪˈfɛndɪŋ/
3 syllables, de-FEND-ing · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

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

Words that rhyme with defending

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Questions

How many syllables are in defending?
Defending has three syllables.
How do you divide defending into syllables?
Defending divides as de-fend-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in defending?
The second syllable (de-FEND-ing).

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