How many syllables in compounding?

Syllables in compounding

3

com·pound·ing

Compounding has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say compounding

Pronunciation/kəmˈpaʊndɪŋ/
3 syllables, com-POUND-ing · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters11

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

Words that rhyme with compounding

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Questions

How many syllables are in compounding?
Compounding has three syllables.
How do you divide compounding into syllables?
Compounding divides as com-pound-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in compounding?
The second syllable (com-POUND-ing).

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