How many syllables in outstanding?

Syllables in outstanding

3

out·stand·ing

Outstanding has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say outstanding

Pronunciation/ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/
3 syllables, out-STAND-ing · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters11

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

Words that rhyme with outstanding

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Questions

How many syllables are in outstanding?
Outstanding has three syllables.
How do you divide outstanding into syllables?
Outstanding divides as out-stand-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in outstanding?
The second syllable (out-STAND-ing).

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