How many syllables in lightning?
Syllables in lightning
2
light·ning
Lightning has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say lightning
| Pronunciation | /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/ 2 syllables, LIGHT-ning · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say lightning slowly and listen for each vowel sound: light, ning. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in lightning?
- Lightning has two syllables.
- How do you divide lightning into syllables?
- Lightning divides as light-ning.
- Which syllable is stressed in lightning?
- The first syllable (LIGHT-ning).