How many syllables in whispering?

Syllables in whispering

3

whis·per·ing

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

How to say whispering

Said as /ˈwɪspɚɪŋ/3 syllables, WHIS-per-ing · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈhwɪspɚɪŋ/3 syllables, WHIS-per-ing · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in whispering?
Whispering has three syllables.
How do you divide whispering into syllables?
Whispering divides as whis-per-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in whispering?
The first syllable (WHIS-per-ing).

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