How many syllables in detecting?

Syllables in detecting

3

de·tect·ing

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

How to say detecting

Pronunciation/dɪˈtɛktɪŋ/
3 syllables, de-TECT-ing · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in detecting?
Detecting has three syllables.
How do you divide detecting into syllables?
Detecting divides as de-tect-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in detecting?
The second syllable (de-TECT-ing).

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