How many syllables in safeguarding?

Syllables in safeguarding

3

safe·guard·ing

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

How to say safeguarding

Pronunciation/ˈseɪfˌɡɑɹdɪŋ/
3 syllables, SAFE-guard-ing · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters12

To count it yourself, say safeguarding slowly and listen for each vowel sound: safe, guard, ing. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with safeguarding

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Questions

How many syllables are in safeguarding?
Safeguarding has three syllables.
How do you divide safeguarding into syllables?
Safeguarding divides as safe-guard-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in safeguarding?
The first syllable (SAFE-guard-ing).

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