How many syllables in surpassing?

Syllables in surpassing

3

sur·pass·ing

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

How to say surpassing

Pronunciation/sɚˈpæsɪŋ/
3 syllables, sur-PASS-ing · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say surpassing slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sur, pass, ing. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in surpassing?
Surpassing has three syllables.
How do you divide surpassing into syllables?
Surpassing divides as sur-pass-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in surpassing?
The second syllable (sur-PASS-ing).

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