How many syllables in smiling?

Syllables in smiling

2

smil·ing

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

How to say smiling

Pronunciation/ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
2 syllables, SMIL-ing · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in smiling?
Smiling has two syllables.
How do you divide smiling into syllables?
Smiling divides as smil-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in smiling?
The first syllable (SMIL-ing).

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