How many syllables in knocking?

Syllables in knocking

2

knock·ing

Knocking has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say knocking

Pronunciation/ˈnɑkɪŋ/
2 syllables, KNOCK-ing · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

Words that rhyme with knocking

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Questions

How many syllables are in knocking?
Knocking has two syllables.
How do you divide knocking into syllables?
Knocking divides as knock-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in knocking?
The first syllable (KNOCK-ing).

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