How many syllables in absorbing?

Syllables in absorbing

3

ab·sorb·ing

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

How to say absorbing

Pronunciation/əbˈzɔɹbɪŋ/
3 syllables, ab-SORB-ing · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in absorbing?
Absorbing has three syllables.
How do you divide absorbing into syllables?
Absorbing divides as ab-sorb-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in absorbing?
The second syllable (ab-SORB-ing).

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