How many syllables in holding?

Syllables in holding

2

hold·ing

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

How to say holding

Pronunciation/ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
2 syllables, HOLD-ing · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

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

Words that rhyme with holding

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Questions

How many syllables are in holding?
Holding has two syllables.
How do you divide holding into syllables?
Holding divides as hold-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in holding?
The first syllable (HOLD-ing).

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