How many syllables in hiking?

Syllables in hiking

2

hik·ing

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

How to say hiking

Pronunciation/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/
2 syllables, HIK-ing · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in hiking?
Hiking has two syllables.
How do you divide hiking into syllables?
Hiking divides as hik-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in hiking?
The first syllable (HIK-ing).

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