How many syllables in provoking?

Syllables in provoking

3

pro·vok·ing

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

How to say provoking

Pronunciation/pɹəˈvoʊkɪŋ/
3 syllables, pro-VOK-ing · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say provoking slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pro, vok, ing. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in provoking?
Provoking has three syllables.
How do you divide provoking into syllables?
Provoking divides as pro-vok-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in provoking?
The second syllable (pro-VOK-ing).

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