How many syllables in reading?

Syllables in reading

2

read·ing

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

How to say reading

Said as /ˈɹidɪŋ/2 syllables, READ-ing · DUM-da
Said as /ˈɹɛdɪŋ/2 syllables, READ-ing · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in reading?
Reading has two syllables.
How do you divide reading into syllables?
Reading divides as read-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in reading?
The first syllable (READ-ing).

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