How many syllables in grappling?

Syllables in grappling

2 or 3

grap·pling

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

How to say grappling

Said as /ˈɡɹæplɪŋ/2 syllables, GRAP-pling · DUM-da
Said as /ˈɡɹæpəlɪŋ/3 syllables · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say grappling slowly and listen for each vowel sound: grap, pling. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in grappling?
Grappling has two syllables, or three when said slowly.
How do you divide grappling into syllables?
Grappling divides as grap-pling.
Which syllable is stressed in grappling?
The first syllable (GRAP-pling).

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