How many syllables in deserving?

Syllables in deserving

3

de·serv·ing

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

How to say deserving

Pronunciation/dɪˈzɝvɪŋ/
3 syllables, de-SERV-ing · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

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

Words that rhyme with deserving

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Questions

How many syllables are in deserving?
Deserving has three syllables.
How do you divide deserving into syllables?
Deserving divides as de-serv-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in deserving?
The second syllable (de-SERV-ing).

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