How many syllables in decaying?
Syllables in decaying
3
de·cay·ing
Decaying has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say decaying
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈkeɪɪŋ/ 3 syllables, de-CAY-ing · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say decaying slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, cay, ing. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with decaying
- playing
- saying
- paying
- staying
- laying
- praying
- weighing
- displaying
- spraying
- delaying
- portraying
- surveying
- slaying
- conveying
- betraying
- swaying
Questions
- How many syllables are in decaying?
- Decaying has three syllables.
- How do you divide decaying into syllables?
- Decaying divides as de-cay-ing.
- Which syllable is stressed in decaying?
- The second syllable (de-CAY-ing).