How many syllables in hovering?

Syllables in hovering

3 or 2

hov·er·ing

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

How to say hovering

Said as /ˈhʌvɚɪŋ/3 syllables, HOV-er-ing · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈhʌvɹɪŋ/2 syllables · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in hovering?
Hovering has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
How do you divide hovering into syllables?
Hovering divides as hov-er-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in hovering?
The first syllable (HOV-er-ing).

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