How do you divide lightening into syllables?

Lightening divides as light-en-ing.

Which syllable is stressed in lightening?

The first syllable (LIGHT-en-ing).

Syllables in lightening

light·en·ing

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

Pronunciation	/ˈlaɪtənɪŋ/ 3 syllables, LIGHT-en-ing · DUM-da-da
Stress	First syllable
Letters	10

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

How many syllables are in lightening?: Lightening has three syllables.
How do you divide lightening into syllables?: Lightening divides as light-en-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in lightening?: The first syllable (LIGHT-en-ing).