How many syllables in poisoning?

Syllables in poisoning

3

poi·son·ing

Poisoning has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say poisoning

Pronunciation/ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/
3 syllables, POI-son-ing · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say poisoning slowly and listen for each vowel sound: poi, son, ing. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in poisoning?
Poisoning has three syllables.
How do you divide poisoning into syllables?
Poisoning divides as poi-son-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in poisoning?
The first syllable (POI-son-ing).

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