How do you divide silencing into syllables?

Silencing divides as si-lenc-ing.

Which syllable is stressed in silencing?

The first syllable (SI-lenc-ing).

Syllables in silencing

si·lenc·ing

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

Pronunciation	/ˈsaɪlənsɪŋ/ 3 syllables, SI-lenc-ing · DUM-da-da
Stress	First syllable
Letters	9

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

How many syllables are in silencing?: Silencing has three syllables.
How do you divide silencing into syllables?: Silencing divides as si-lenc-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in silencing?: The first syllable (SI-lenc-ing).