How many syllables in neglecting?

Syllables in neglecting

3

ne·glect·ing

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

How to say neglecting

Pronunciation/nɪˈɡlɛktɪŋ/
3 syllables, ne-GLECT-ing · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in neglecting?
Neglecting has three syllables.
How do you divide neglecting into syllables?
Neglecting divides as ne-glect-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in neglecting?
The second syllable (ne-GLECT-ing).

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