How do you divide discerning into syllables?

Discerning divides as dis-cern-ing.

Which syllable is stressed in discerning?

The second syllable (dis-CERN-ing).

Syllables in discerning

dis·cern·ing

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

Pronunciation	/dɪˈsɝnɪŋ/ 3 syllables, dis-CERN-ing · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

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

How many syllables are in discerning?: Discerning has three syllables.
How do you divide discerning into syllables?: Discerning divides as dis-cern-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in discerning?: The second syllable (dis-CERN-ing).