How many syllables in canceling?

Syllables in canceling

3 or 2

can·cel·ing

Canceling has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say canceling

Said as /ˈkænsəlɪŋ/3 syllables, CAN-cel-ing · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈkænslɪŋ/2 syllables · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

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

Words that rhyme with canceling

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Questions

How many syllables are in canceling?
Canceling has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
How do you divide canceling into syllables?
Canceling divides as can-cel-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in canceling?
The first syllable (CAN-cel-ing).

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