How many syllables in tumbling?

Syllables in tumbling

3 or 2

tumbling

Tumbling has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say tumbling

Said as /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/3 syllables · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈtʌmblɪŋ/2 syllables, TUM-bling · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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Questions

How many syllables are in tumbling?
Tumbling has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
How do you divide tumbling into syllables?
Tumbling is said as /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/, with three beats.
Which syllable is stressed in tumbling?
The first syllable.

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