How many syllables in playing?
Syllables in playing
2
play·ing
Playing has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say playing
| Pronunciation | /ˈpleɪɪŋ/ 2 syllables, PLAY-ing · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say playing slowly and listen for each vowel sound: play, ing. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with playing
- saying
- paying
- staying
- laying
- praying
- weighing
- displaying
- spraying
- delaying
- portraying
- surveying
- slaying
- conveying
- decaying
- betraying
- swaying
Questions
- How many syllables are in playing?
- Playing has two syllables.
- How do you divide playing into syllables?
- Playing divides as play-ing.
- Which syllable is stressed in playing?
- The first syllable (PLAY-ing).