How many syllables in locking?
Syllables in locking
2
lock·ing
Locking has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say locking
| Pronunciation | /ˈlɑkɪŋ/ 2 syllables, LOCK-ing · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say locking slowly and listen for each vowel sound: lock, ing. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with locking
- blocking
- shocking
- knocking
- rocking
- mocking
- stocking
- docking
- unlocking
- interlocking
- clocking
- flocking
- hocking
- restocking
Questions
- How many syllables are in locking?
- Locking has two syllables.
- How do you divide locking into syllables?
- Locking divides as lock-ing.
- Which syllable is stressed in locking?
- The first syllable (LOCK-ing).