How many syllables in defending?
Syllables in defending
3
de·fend·ing
Defending has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say defending
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈfɛndɪŋ/ 3 syllables, de-FEND-ing · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say defending slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, fend, ing. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with defending
- spending
- ending
- sending
- depending
- attending
- pretending
- extending
- pending
- lending
- bending
- trending
- recommending
- impending
- descending
- intending
- blending
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Questions
- How many syllables are in defending?
- Defending has three syllables.
- How do you divide defending into syllables?
- Defending divides as de-fend-ing.
- Which syllable is stressed in defending?
- The second syllable (de-FEND-ing).