How many syllables in building?

Syllables in building

2

build·ing

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

How to say building

Pronunciation/ˈbɪldɪŋ/
2 syllables, BUILD-ing · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

Words that rhyme with building

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Questions

How many syllables are in building?
Building has two syllables.
How do you divide building into syllables?
Building divides as build-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in building?
The first syllable (BUILD-ing).

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