How many syllables in painting?

Syllables in painting

2

paint·ing

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

How to say painting

Pronunciation/ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
2 syllables, PAINT-ing · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
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To count it yourself, say painting slowly and listen for each vowel sound: paint, ing. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in painting?
Painting has two syllables.
How do you divide painting into syllables?
Painting divides as paint-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in painting?
The first syllable (PAINT-ing).

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