How many syllables in upholding?

Syllables in upholding

3

up·hold·ing

Upholding has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say upholding

Pronunciation/əpˈhoʊldɪŋ/
3 syllables, up-HOLD-ing · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in upholding?
Upholding has three syllables.
How do you divide upholding into syllables?
Upholding divides as up-hold-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in upholding?
The second syllable (up-HOLD-ing).

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