How many syllables in swallowing?

Syllables in swallowing

3

swal·low·ing

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

How to say swallowing

Pronunciation/ˈswɑloʊɪŋ/
3 syllables, SWAL-low-ing · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say swallowing slowly and listen for each vowel sound: swal, low, ing. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in swallowing?
Swallowing has three syllables.
How do you divide swallowing into syllables?
Swallowing divides as swal-low-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in swallowing?
The first syllable (SWAL-low-ing).

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