How many syllables in looking?
Syllables in looking
2
look·ing
Looking has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say looking
| Pronunciation | /ˈlʊkɪŋ/ 2 syllables, LOOK-ing · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say looking slowly and listen for each vowel sound: look, ing. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with looking
- cooking
- booking
- overlooking
- hooking
- brooking
Questions
- How many syllables are in looking?
- Looking has two syllables.
- How do you divide looking into syllables?
- Looking divides as look-ing.
- Which syllable is stressed in looking?
- The first syllable (LOOK-ing).