How many syllables in walking?

Syllables in walking

2

walk·ing

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

How to say walking

Pronunciation/ˈwɔkɪŋ/
2 syllables, WALK-ing · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

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

Words that rhyme with walking

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Questions

How many syllables are in walking?
Walking has two syllables.
How do you divide walking into syllables?
Walking divides as walk-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in walking?
The first syllable (WALK-ing).

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