How many syllables in challenging?

Syllables in challenging

3

chal·leng·ing

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

How to say challenging

Pronunciation/ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/
3 syllables, CHAL-leng-ing · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters11

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in challenging?
Challenging has three syllables.
How do you divide challenging into syllables?
Challenging divides as chal-leng-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in challenging?
The first syllable (CHAL-leng-ing).

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