How many syllables in forgiving?

Syllables in forgiving

3

for·giv·ing

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

How to say forgiving

Said as /fɚˈɡɪvɪŋ/3 syllables, for-GIV-ing · da-DUM-da
Said as /fɔɹˈɡɪvɪŋ/3 syllables, for-GIV-ing · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

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

Words that rhyme with forgiving

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Questions

How many syllables are in forgiving?
Forgiving has three syllables.
How do you divide forgiving into syllables?
Forgiving divides as for-giv-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in forgiving?
The second syllable (for-GIV-ing).

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