How many syllables in emptying?

Syllables in emptying

3

emp·ty·ing

Emptying has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say emptying

Said as /ˈɛmptiɪŋ/3 syllables, EMP-ty-ing · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈɛmtiɪŋ/3 syllables, EMP-ty-ing · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

Questions

How many syllables are in emptying?
Emptying has three syllables.
How do you divide emptying into syllables?
Emptying divides as emp-ty-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in emptying?
The first syllable (EMP-ty-ing).

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