How many syllables in lighting?

Syllables in lighting

2

light·ing

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

How to say lighting

Pronunciation/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
2 syllables, LIGHT-ing · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

Words that rhyme with lighting

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Questions

How many syllables are in lighting?
Lighting has two syllables.
How do you divide lighting into syllables?
Lighting divides as light-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in lighting?
The first syllable (LIGHT-ing).

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