How many syllables in waking?

Syllables in waking

2

wak·ing

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

How to say waking

Pronunciation/ˈweɪkɪŋ/
2 syllables, WAK-ing · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

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

Words that rhyme with waking

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Questions

How many syllables are in waking?
Waking has two syllables.
How do you divide waking into syllables?
Waking divides as wak-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in waking?
The first syllable (WAK-ing).

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