How many syllables in scanning?

Syllables in scanning

2

scan·ning

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

How to say scanning

Pronunciation/ˈskænɪŋ/
2 syllables, SCAN-ning · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say scanning slowly and listen for each vowel sound: scan, ning. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with scanning

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Questions

How many syllables are in scanning?
Scanning has two syllables.
How do you divide scanning into syllables?
Scanning divides as scan-ning.
Which syllable is stressed in scanning?
The first syllable (SCAN-ning).

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