How many syllables in talking?

Syllables in talking

2

talk·ing

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

How to say talking

Pronunciation/ˈtɔkɪŋ/
2 syllables, TALK-ing · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in talking?
Talking has two syllables.
How do you divide talking into syllables?
Talking divides as talk-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in talking?
The first syllable (TALK-ing).

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