How many syllables in leaving?
Syllables in leaving
2
leav·ing
Leaving has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say leaving
| Pronunciation | /ˈlivɪŋ/ 2 syllables, LEAV-ing · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say leaving slowly and listen for each vowel sound: leav, ing. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with leaving
- receiving
- believing
- achieving
- weaving
- grieving
- relieving
- deceiving
- retrieving
- heaving
- perceiving
- conceiving
- thieving
- disbelieving
- interweaving
- unbelieving
Questions
- How many syllables are in leaving?
- Leaving has two syllables.
- How do you divide leaving into syllables?
- Leaving divides as leav-ing.
- Which syllable is stressed in leaving?
- The first syllable (LEAV-ing).