How many syllables in expecting?
Syllables in expecting
3
ex·pect·ing
Expecting has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say expecting
| Pronunciation | /ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ/ 3 syllables, ex-PECT-ing · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say expecting slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, pect, ing. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with expecting
- protecting
- collecting
- connecting
- affecting
- reflecting
- directing
- selecting
- respecting
- rejecting
- projecting
- detecting
- correcting
- electing
- injecting
- neglecting
- inspecting
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Questions
- How many syllables are in expecting?
- Expecting has three syllables.
- How do you divide expecting into syllables?
- Expecting divides as ex-pect-ing.
- Which syllable is stressed in expecting?
- The second syllable (ex-PECT-ing).