How many syllables in taking?
Syllables in taking
2
tak·ing
Taking has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say taking
| Pronunciation | /ˈteɪkɪŋ/ 2 syllables, TAK-ing · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 6 |
To count it yourself, say taking slowly and listen for each vowel sound: tak, ing. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with taking
- making
- breaking
- shaking
- waking
- baking
- undertaking
- breathtaking
- heartbreaking
- groundbreaking
- faking
- braking
- matchmaking
- aching
- filmmaking
- mistaking
- overtaking
Questions
- How many syllables are in taking?
- Taking has two syllables.
- How do you divide taking into syllables?
- Taking divides as tak-ing.
- Which syllable is stressed in taking?
- The first syllable (TAK-ing).