How many syllables in petting?

Syllables in petting

2

pet·ting

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

How to say petting

Pronunciation/ˈpɛtɪŋ/
2 syllables, PET-ting · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say petting slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pet, ting. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with petting

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Questions

How many syllables are in petting?
Petting has two syllables.
How do you divide petting into syllables?
Petting divides as pet-ting.
Which syllable is stressed in petting?
The first syllable (PET-ting).

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