How many syllables in explaining?
Syllables in explaining
3
ex·plain·ing
Explaining has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say explaining
| Pronunciation | /ɪksˈpleɪnɪŋ/ 3 syllables, ex-PLAIN-ing · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say explaining slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, plain, ing. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with explaining
- training
- remaining
- containing
- maintaining
- gaining
- complaining
- entertaining
- obtaining
- retaining
- raining
- campaigning
- pertaining
- draining
- sustaining
- restraining
- reigning
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Questions
- How many syllables are in explaining?
- Explaining has three syllables.
- How do you divide explaining into syllables?
- Explaining divides as ex-plain-ing.
- Which syllable is stressed in explaining?
- The second syllable (ex-PLAIN-ing).