How many syllables in tapering?

Syllables in tapering

3

ta·per·ing

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

How to say tapering

Pronunciation/ˈteɪpɚɪŋ/
3 syllables, TA-per-ing · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in tapering?
Tapering has three syllables.
How do you divide tapering into syllables?
Tapering divides as ta-per-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in tapering?
The first syllable (TA-per-ing).

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